Cyprus: capital, population, borders and facts
Cyprus is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Nicosia. Cyprus has no land borders, so it is an island country or is otherwise separated from its neighbours by water.
| Capital city | Nicosia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Land neighbours | None (it has no land borders) |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Cyprus
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Cyprus?
The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia.
Which countries border Cyprus?
Cyprus has no land borders.
Is Cyprus landlocked?
No, Cyprus is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Cyprus
In Cyprus, traffic drives on the left, plug type G and emergency number 112 or 199. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Cyprus travel basics page.
Put what you know about Cyprus to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Cyprus is Nicosia. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Cyprus has no land neighbours, so practise the shapes of islands and coastlines in the country outline quiz or trace a flight over the map in Overflown.
- Population: Compare country sizes in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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