Georgians in Cyprus

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Georgians in Cyprus
Total population
5,000-6,000
Regions with significant populations
Nicosia area
Languages
Georgian, Cypriot Greek
Religion
Georgian Orthodox Church
Related ethnic groups
Georgians in Greece

Ethnic Georgians in Cyprus number around 5000 to 6000. [1]

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