Which languages are spoken in Cyprus?

The official and national languages of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. Greek is the language of the majority, while Turkish is spoken by the minority population.12

In addition to these primary languages, there are smaller communities of speakers:
* Arabic: Spoken by Maronite Christians.2
* Armenian: Spoken by a small group of residents.2

These smaller groups are typically bilingual, using either Greek or Turkish as a second language. Furthermore, English is widely spoken and understood across the island.2