Situated in Southern Europe, Cyprus 🇨🇾 (officially Republic of Cyprus) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 1.4 million and a total area of 9,251 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Cyprus through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Nicosia, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Cyprus located?
Cyprus lies in Southern Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 9,251 square kilometres, it ranks 170th in the world by total area.
Cyprus has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Nicosia serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Cyprus has to offer.
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Who lives in Cyprus?
Cyprus is home to approximately 1.4 million residents — the 158th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Cypriots.
Cyprus is multilingual: the languages spoken include Greek and Turkish. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Cyprus rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Cyprus is +357. Websites from the country typically use the .cy internet domain.
If Cyprus came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Nicosia) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Cyprus
- Cyprus's flag emoji is 🇨🇾 — its two-letter country code is CY and its three-letter code is CYP.
- Cyprus covers 9,251 km², ranking 170th in the world by area.
- With about 1.4 million people, Cyprus holds the 158th spot in the world population ranking.
- Cyprus is a member state of the United Nations.
- Cyprus is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Cyprus — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Cyprus?
- The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia.
- What is the population of Cyprus?
- Cyprus has a population of approximately 1,358,282 people, ranking 158th in the world.
- Where is Cyprus located?
- Cyprus is located in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Cyprus?
- The languages spoken in Cyprus include Greek and Turkish.
- What currency is used in Cyprus?
- Cyprus uses the Euro (EUR).
