The official languages spoken in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. Greek is primarily spoken by the Greek Cypriot community, especially in the southern part of the island, while Turkish is spoken mostly by the Turkish Cypriot community in the northern part. The everyday spoken versions of these languages are the Cypriot dialects: Cypriot Greek and Cypriot Turkish. In addition to these official languages, English is widely spoken in Cyprus, particularly due to its British colonial history, and many Cypriots speak English as a second language. Minority languages such as Armenian and Cypriot Arabic are also recognized in the country. Thus, the linguistic landscape in Cyprus includes:
- Official languages: Greek and Turkish
- Vernaculars: Cypriot Greek and Cypriot Turkish
- Widely spoken foreign language: English
- Minority languages: Armenian and Cypriot Arabic
This situation reflects the island's complex cultural and historical background and its division into predominantly Greek-speaking south and Turkish-speaking north regions. English remains significant in business, tourism, and education contexts. Overall, Greek and Turkish are the main languages of communication in Cyprus.