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Cyprus quiz
Cyprus turns up 6 times across our packs: 2 Explorer photos, the world map, flag, capital and 2 trivia questions. Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque and Khirokitia are among its 2 photos.
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7 questions about Cyprus only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Cyprus at a glance
| Capital | Nicosia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey; note - Cyprus views itself as part of Europe; geopolitically, it can be classified as falling within Europe, the Middle East, or both |
| Population | 1.3 million (2025 estimate), 155th of 196 |
| Area | 9,251 km², 161st of 196 |
| People per km² | 144 |
| Land borders | None |
| Coastline | 648 km |
| Highest point | Mount Olympus, 1,951 m |
| Official languages | Turkish and Modern Greek |
| Flag colours | white and green |
| Independence | 1960, from the United Kingdom |
| Calling code | +357 |
| Terrain | Central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast |
| Climate | Temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters |
| Where the name comes from | The Greek name for the island is Kupros, which is probably derived from the Sumerian kabar, meaning "copper" or "bronze;" copper mines were located on the island in antiquity |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Cyprus has no land borders, only 648 km of coastline. By area Cyprus is 161st of 196 countries, just behind Lebanon and ahead of Brunei.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Places to find
2 in Explorer
A Gothic cathedral in Famagusta turned into a mosque after 1571.
Photo: Wolfgang Moroder / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A Neolithic village of round stone houses, 9,000 years old.
Photo: Ophelia2 / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
6| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Nicosia? | Cyprus |
| Nicosia is a divided capital city. Which country does it serve as the official capital of? | Cyprus |
| What is the capital of Cyprus? | Nicosia |
| Nicosia is one of the last divided capital cities in the world. To which EU member state does the southern part belong? | Cyprus |
| Cyprus lies closest to the coast of which country? | Turkey |
| Which of these countries shows its own map on its flag? | Cyprus |
Cyprus in our quizzes
Greece is a wrong choice for Nicosia and again for Cyprus's flag. Malta, Greece and Kosovo sit beside Cyprus in the flag round.
Trivia asks: “Cyprus lies closest to the coast of which country?” The answer is Turkey. It also asks: “Which of these countries shows its own map on its flag?” (Cyprus). Explorer has 2 Cyprus photos: Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque and Khirokitia.
Every Cyprus question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
Which continent is Cyprus in?
Cyprus is in Europe.
What is the population of Cyprus?
About 1.3 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Cyprus?
Cyprus has no land borders.
What is the highest point in Cyprus?
Mount Olympus, at 1,951 m.
What is the official language of Cyprus?
There are 2: Turkish and Modern Greek.