Geography
Cyprus is in Southern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 35, 33; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Europe
Cyprus
Cyprus is a country in Southern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Population
- 1.4 million
- Area
- 9,251 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- Greek, Turkish
- Calling code
- +357
- Internet TLD
- .cy
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
Cyprus map preview: 35.00, 33.00
People and Culture
Cyprus uses Greek, Turkish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Cyprus varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Cyprus is recorded with the official name Republic of Cyprus. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Nicosia
- Southern Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Nicosia
- Time zone data: UTC+02:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Cyprus is grouped under Europe.
- Cyprus has a listed area of 9,251 km².
- Cyprus is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Cyprus
What is the capital of Cyprus?
The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia.
What continent is Cyprus in?
Cyprus is in Europe.
What currency does Cyprus use?
Cyprus uses the euro.
What language is spoken in Cyprus?
Greek, Turkish is listed for Cyprus in this database.