Nicosia (North/South)

Nicosia, also known locally as Lefkosia or Lefkosha, is the capital and largest city of Cyprus. It is located at 35°10?N, 33°21?E.

Located on the Pedieos river and situated almost in the centre of the island, it is the seat of government as well as the main business centre. Nicosia is the center and capital of the (Nicosia District).

Despite the recent symbolic gestures shown by both communities in removing small sections of the dividing wall, it still remains the only divided capital city in the world, with the northern (Turkish) and southern (Greek) portions divided by the "Green Line", a demilitarized zone maintained by the United Nations, although unlike Cold War East and West Berlin, few use the terms "North Nicosia" and "South Nicosia".

View areas in Nicosia:

Agioi Omologites
Ascopelos Forest
Askopelos
Centre of Nicosia
K. Pyrgos
Lakatamia
Latsia
Strovolos


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