The Cyprus Blue Book

# Cyprus Blue Book, 1946

This is a government administrative and statistical compilation for the British colonial territory of Cyprus, presenting detailed records for the calendar year 1946. The document contains comprehensive tabulations across thirty-five sections covering taxation, revenue, and expenditure; public administration including civil service, pensions, and foreign consulates; legislation and political institutions; demographic and vital statistics; education; banking and currency; imports and exports with detailed customs tariff schedules; shipping and transportation infrastructure; agricultural and industrial production; labor statistics and cost of living; criminal justice and prisons; public health institutions; charitable and scientific organizations; and telecommunications and postal services. The tariff schedules itemize import duties on goods ranging from ammunition and apparel to bicycles and foodstuffs, with preferential and general rates specified by unit and value. This official publication served as the authoritative record of colonial administration.