What is the Capital of Cyprus?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Cyprus is Nicosia. Cyprus is located in Southern Europe, Europe, with a population of 1,442,614. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Greek.
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Nicosia at a glance
| Capital city | Nicosia |
|---|---|
| Country | Cyprus (Republic of Cyprus) |
| Region | Southern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 1,442,614 (152nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +357 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Left |
Cyprus in context
- Cyprus covers 9,251 km², making it the 163rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 156 people per km² ranks 58th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Cyprus has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 1,442,614 people, Cyprus holds about 1.1% of the population of Southern Europe.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Cyprus has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Cyprus is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Cyprus — FAQ
What is the capital of Cyprus?
The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia.
Is Nicosia the largest city in Cyprus?
Yes — Nicosia is both the capital and the largest city of Cyprus.
What country is Nicosia in?
Nicosia is the capital city of Cyprus.
What continent is Nicosia in?
Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, is located in Europe.
Is Nicosia the capital of Cyprus?
Yes — Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus (official name: Republic of Cyprus).
Nicosia is the capital of which country?
Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus, in Southern Europe.
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