It is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. [9][10] It is located southeast of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel and Palestine, and north of Egypt. Its capital and largest city is Nicosia.

Apr 8, 2025 · Cyprus, an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea renowned since ancient times for its mineral wealth, superb wines and produce, and natural beauty. Today it is a popular tourist destination. The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia. Learn more about the country, including its history.

Feb 24, 2021 · Cyprus is a Eurasian island country, located in the extreme north eastern corner of the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus is the 3 rd largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus belongs geographically to Western Asia (Middle East) and politically to Europe.

Cyprus (officially the Republic of Cyprus) is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus is in Asia, along with being apart of the Middle East and the Levant. The north part of the island is governed by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It is also closer to Africa than to Europe. The capital is Nicosia.

Apr 8, 2025 · Cyprus became a republic on August 16, 1960, and was admitted as a member of the UN. The British government agreed to provide financial assistance over a period of five years, and Cyprus gained membership in the Commonwealth in March 1961.

Apr 8, 2025 · Cyprus - Mediterranean, Conflict, Independence: Tools and other artifacts provide the earliest evidence of human activity on Cyprus; artifacts and burned animal bones found at Aetokremnos on the southern coast have been dated to about 12,000 years ago.

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Apr 7, 2023 · Provides an overview of Cyprus, and key dates and facts about this eastern Mediterranean island.

Dec 19, 2023 · Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey; note - Cyprus views itself as part of Europe; geopolitically, it can be classified as falling within Europe, the Middle East, or both. 35 00 N, 33 00 E. Middle East. comparison ranking: total 169. about 0.6 times the size of Connecticut. 648 km.

Apr 2, 2025 · Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides, center right, and the U.N. Secretary General’s Special Representative in Cyprus Colin Stewart, center left, talk after a meeting with the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, at a U.N compound inside the U.N controlled buffer zone at abandoned Nicosia airport in divided capital Nicosia, Cyprus ...