GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Cyprus

Cyprus lies in the eastern Mediterranean south of Türkiye and west of the Levant. The Republic of Cyprus is an EU member, while the island remains divided in practice.

Fast Facts

  • Nicosia is the capital and a divided city.
  • The Troodos Mountains occupy much of the central-southern interior.
  • The northern area is administered by the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, recognised only by Türkiye.
Explore this topic in the atlas

Connected lessons

Part of Visualize CSE, an interactive geography atlas for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) preparation.