Cyprus
Republic of Cyprus
Cyprus is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Nicosia, home to roughly 1,189,265 people across 9,251 km² of land.
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
Did you know?
- Greek myth holds that Aphrodite, goddess of love, rose from the sea off Cyprus's coast.
- Commandaria, a sweet dessert wine, has been made on the island for centuries and is among the world's oldest named wines.
- Halloumi cheese, grilled until squeaky, originated in Cyprus and is now loved across the Mediterranean.
- The English word copper comes from the Latin cuprum, referring to Cyprus's ancient copper mines.
- Since 1974 the island has been divided between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities.
Practice with geography games
Studying Cyprus is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.
- Flag Colors
Guess the country from a pie chart of its flag's exact color percentages — no symbols, just hues. Six tries with continent, capital, and blurred-flag hints.
- Flag Reveal
A national flag starts heavily blurred and sharpens second by second. Name the country before time runs out — four difficulty levels, unlimited guesses, scored by speed.
- Guess the Capital
See a country name and its flag — name the capital city in six tries. Hints reveal the first letter, subregion, language, and more.
- Country from Capital
Work backwards: a capital city is shown and you name the country it belongs to. Six tries with continent, population, and blurred-flag hints.