The population of the Republic of Cyprus is around 789.300 according to a new report out today.

At the end of 2007, the population had recorded an increase of 1,4% on the previous year.

According to the report by Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat), the population in the district of Nicosia was 310.900 at the end of 2007, in Famagusta 43.700, in Larnaca 131.900, in Limassol 226.700 and in Paphos 76.100.

69.9% of the population resided in the urban areas of Cyprus, while 30.1% resided in rural areas.

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