Cyprus Map

The Republic of Cyprus is a Eurasian island country located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea covering a total area of 3,572 square miles. The estimated population of the country is 1,088,503.

As shown in the political map of Cyprus, it shares borders with Greece on the east, Israel on the south-east, Turkey on the south, Syria on the west, and Egypt on the north.

The Cyprus Political Map features the national capital, major cities, provinces, and international boundaries of the nation.

The national capital, Nicosia is shown in the map marked with a red dot enclosed in a square. With a population of 398,293, it is the largest city in the country. Nicosia serves as the business, cultural, and administrative center of Cyprus.

The other important cities in Cyprus are: Strovolos, Engomi, Caglayan, Athalassa, Eylenia, Pallouriotissa, Kosklu Ciftlik, Yenisehir, Dhavlos, Akanthou, Paralimni, Letkara, Larnaca, Kato, Kiti, Lakatmia, Xeros, Lefka, Pelendria, and Xeros.

The Republic of Cyprus is divided into six districts that are further divided into municipalities. The districts are:

• Nicosia
• Famagusta
• Kyrenia
• Larnaca
• Limassol
• Paphos

The government of the Republic of Cyprus functions in the framework of a presidential republic. The President is the head of the state and the government. Presently, Dimitris Christofias is the president of the nation.

Cyprus is characterized by a diversified economy. Services is the largest sector followed by industries and agriculture.Finance, insurance and banking are the major sectors of the Cypriot economy. Tourism also contributes to the economy of the country.