Cyprus
Republic of Cyprus
Region
Europe • Southern Europe
Capital
Nicosia
The flag of Cyprus has a white field, at the center of which is a copper-colored silhouette of the Island of Cyprus above two green olive branches crossed at the stem.
About Cyprus
Cyprus is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Southern Europe region. Its capital city is Nicosia. With a population of 1,207,361, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 9,251 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 130.51 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.
The official languages of Cyprus include Greek and Turkish.
The currency used in Cyprus is the Euro (€), .
Cyprus is a member of the United Nations.
In Cyprus, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Nicosia
- Continent: Europe
- Native Name: Κύπρος
- Demonym: Cypriot
- Top Level Domain: .cy
- Calling Code: +357
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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