Country
Cyprus
Also Known As Republic of Cyprus
Western Asia
Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea off the coast of the Levant in West Asia, the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. It gained independence from the United Kingdom on 16 August 1960, following the London-Zurich Agreements. Since a 1974 coup and Turkish invasion, the island has been divided by a United Nations buffer zone between the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, recognized only by Turkey. It is a unitary presidential republic and a member of the European Union. Its capital is Nicosia. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Facts
Population2026 census figure for the area under the effective control of the Republic of Cyprus government, from Cyprus's own Wikipedia infobox; it excludes Northern Cyprus, the Turkish-occupied north of the island administered as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and recognized only by Turkey. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km)Whole-island figure; the Republic of Cyprus government does not control Northern Cyprus, administered separately since 1974. Independence or Founding YearCyprus proclaimed independence from the United Kingdom on 16 August 1960, following the London-Zurich Agreements of 19 February 1959; Independence Day is observed 1 October. The island has been divided by a United Nations buffer zone since a 1974 coup and Turkish invasion, and Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004. Classification
Sovereignty Status Cyprus
Connections
Adjacent To
Northern Cyprus is a de facto state comprising the northern third of the island of Cyprus, the rest of which is the Republic of Cyprus.
Source Northern Cyprus (Wikipedia)
Associated With
Nicosia is Cyprus's capital.
Source Nicosia (Wikipedia)
Nicosia District is associated with Cyprus.
Source Nicosia District (Wikipedia)
Has Capital
Nicosia is Cyprus's capital.
Source Nicosia (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroductionQuote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
2. Cyprus (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox
Republic of Cyprus
Infobox, capital
Nicosia
Infobox, area
9,251 km2 (3,572 sq mi)
Infobox, 2026 census
2026 census 1,382,000
Infobox, independence
Proclaimed 16 August 1960; Independence Day 1 October 1960
Introduction
island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, located off the coast of the Levant mainland in West Asia
View the Source Nicosia (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Nicosia, Lead section
Nicosia has been continuously inhabited for over 5,500 years and has been the capital of Cyprus since the 10th century. It is the last divided capital in Europe.
Has Capital: Nicosia, Lead section
Nicosia has been continuously inhabited for over 5,500 years and has been the capital of Cyprus since the 10th century. It is the last divided capital in Europe.
View the Source Northern Cyprus (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAdjacent To: Northern Cyprus, Lead sectionQuote, Adjacent To: Northern Cyprus, Lead section
is a de facto state comprising the northern third of the island of Cyprus.
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