Cyprus 🇨🇾
Cyprus 🇨🇾: capital Nicosia, population 1.2 million, located in Asia. Currency: Euro (€). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Nicosia
- Population: 1.2 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Greek & Turkish
- Currency: Euro (€)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Cyprus
- Area: 9,251 km² (3,572 sq mi)
- Region: Southern Europe
- Island nation
- People: Cypriot
- Internet domain: .cy
Fun Facts About Cyprus
- The third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
- According to legend, the goddess Aphrodite was born here.
- Its capital is the last divided capital in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cyprus known for?
Cyprus is known for several things — The third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; According to legend, the goddess Aphrodite was born here; Its capital is the last divided capital in the world.
How big is Cyprus?
Cyprus covers about 9,251 square kilometers (3,572 square miles), in the Southern Europe region.
Is Cyprus landlocked?
Cyprus is an island nation. It has a coastline but shares no land borders with other countries.
What are people from Cyprus called?
People from Cyprus are called Cypriot.
What is the capital of Cyprus?
The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia.
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