Map of Cyprus
Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon. Geographically it belongs to Western Asia, but politically it is counted as part of Europe and is a member of the European Union.
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Population
- 1.3 million (2023)
- Area
- 9,242 km² (3,568 sq mi)
- Population density
- 146 per km² (377 per sq mi)
- Official languages
- Modern Greek and Turkish
- Currency
- euro
- Demonym
- Cypriot
- Highest point
- Mount Olympus (1,952 m (6,404 ft))
- Calling code
- +357
- Internet domain
- .cy
- Official name
- Republic of Cyprus
Where is Cyprus?
Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon. Geographically it belongs to Western Asia, but politically it is counted as part of Europe and is a member of the European Union.
Blank and coloring maps of Cyprus
Blank map of Cyprus
Coloring map of Cyprus
Geography of Cyprus
Cyprus is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean, after Sicily and Sardinia, with an area of 9,242 km² (3,568 sq mi). Two mountain ranges frame the island. The Troodos Mountains cover much of the southwest and center and rise to Mount Olympus at 1,952 m (6,404 ft). Along the north coast runs the narrow Kyrenia Range, also called Pentadaktylos. Between them lies the Mesaoria, a broad central plain where Nicosia stands, and the Karpas Peninsula reaches northeast like a long finger.
Cyprus has a hot Mediterranean climate, with long, dry summers and mild, rainy winters, and snow falls on the Troodos peaks in winter. Rivers are short and many dry up in summer, so reservoirs store much of the water supply. Salt lakes lie near Larnaca and on the Akrotiri Peninsula near Limassol. Since 1974 the island has been divided, with a Turkish Cypriot administration recognized only by Turkey in the north and a UN buffer zone separating it from the south. The United Kingdom keeps two sovereign base areas on the island.
Fun facts
- Mount Olympus, the highest point of Cyprus, has a small ski area that operates in winter.
- According to Greek mythology, the goddess Aphrodite rose from the sea at Petra tou Romiou, a rock on the coast near Paphos.
- Nicosia is often described as the last divided capital in Europe.
Flag of Cyprus
The flag of Cyprus is white with a copper-orange silhouette of the island in the center. Below the map are two crossed green olive branches. Cyprus is one of only two countries whose national flag shows the outline of the country, the other being Kosovo.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cyprus in Europe or Asia?
Geographically, Cyprus lies in Western Asia, much closer to Turkey, Syria and Lebanon than to mainland Europe. Politically and culturally it is considered European and has been a member of the European Union since 2004.
What is the capital of Cyprus?
The capital is Nicosia, on the Mesaoria plain in the center of the island. It is the largest city, and the UN buffer zone runs through its old town.
What sea is Cyprus in?
Cyprus lies in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, in the part known as the Levantine Sea. Its nearest neighbors across the water are Turkey to the north and Syria and Lebanon to the east.
What countries border Cyprus?
Cyprus has no land borders with other countries: all its borders are at sea.
What language is spoken in Cyprus?
The official languages are Modern Greek and Turkish.
Can I print the map of Cyprus?
Yes. Every map on this page can be downloaded for free as PNG or PDF (US Letter) and printed, including the blank map and the coloring map. Please credit the source (Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0).
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