Cyprus

Where is Cyprus?

Cyprus is in Southern Europe, Europe, with no land borders. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Nicosia

Continent

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Population

1,189,265

Land area

9,251 km²

ISO codes

CY / CYP

Languages

Greek, Turkish

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Calling code

+357

Internet domain

.cy

How Cyprus compares

Cyprus ranks 154th of 194 countries on this site by population and 162nd by land area — roughly 0.02% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 36th of 45 by population and 38th by area. It has a coastline. It shares no land border with another country.

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Flag of Cyprus: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Cyprus flag breaks down as 88.5% white, 9.9% orange and 1.6% green.

• 88.5% white
• 9.9% orange
• 1.6% green

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Greek myth holds that Aphrodite, goddess of love, rose from the sea off Cyprus's coast.
2. Commandaria, a sweet dessert wine, has been made on the island for centuries and is among the world's oldest named wines.
3. Halloumi cheese, grilled until squeaky, originated in Cyprus and is now loved across the Mediterranean.
4. The English word copper comes from the Latin cuprum, referring to Cyprus's ancient copper mines.
5. Since 1974 the island has been divided between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities.

Cyprus: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Cyprus?

The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia.

What continent is Cyprus in?

Cyprus is in Europe, specifically the Southern Europe subregion.

What is the population of Cyprus?

Cyprus has a population of roughly 1,189,265 people, across a land area of 9,251 km².

What language is spoken in Cyprus?

The main languages of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish.

Does Cyprus share a land border with any country?

Cyprus has no land borders — it is an island nation or is otherwise surrounded by water.