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New Zealand recognises only the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. It has consistently supported the UN's efforts to find a solution to end the division of the island. New Zealand contributed a police contingent to the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) between 1964 and 1967. An eminent New Zealander, Dame Ann Hercus, served as the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative on Cyprus from May 1998 - September 1999 in efforts to re-open channels of communication between the two communities. New Zealand regrets the Turkish military presence in the North, and has called for its withdrawal. We consider that the key to a peaceful, just and lasting solution to the Cyprus question lies in the continuation of UN-brokered negotiations.
New Zealand is currently negotiating a bilateral Social Security Agreement
and a Working Holiday Scheme with Cyprus.top of page
Land Area 9,251 sq km (of which 3,355 sq km is controlled by the Turkish Cypriot administration)
Population 800,000 (2007 est)
Capital City
Nicosia
Political system Multi-party Republic
National
government President with executive powers; Council of Ministers appointed by the President
National legislature Unicameral House of Representatives elected by direct universal suffrage
Last election
February 2008 (Presidential), May 2006 (Legislative)
Next election February 2012 (Presidential), May 2011 (Legislative)
Head of State President
Demetris Christofias
GDP $US21.3 billion (2007 est)
Real
GDP growth 4.4%
Exports
US$1,529 million
Imports
US$7,669 million
Main exports Pharmaceuticals, clothing, potatoes, citrus, cigarettes
Current account balance US$-1,631
million
Inflation 2.5%
Unemployment
3.8%
NZ Exports (FOB) NZ$16,880,000 (year to June 2007)
Main Exports Meat,
fish, cheese & molluscs
NZ Imports (CIF)
NZ$864,000 (year to June 2007)
Main Imports Paper towels, cheese and curd, tubes and pipes, medicaments top of page
The New Zealand Ambassador in Rome is accredited to Cyprus as High Commissioner. There is a New Zealand Honorary Consul in Nicosia.
The Cyprus High Commissioner in Canberra is accredited to New Zealand.
The Safetravel website provides a travel advisory for travellers to Cyprus [external link].
