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What are the main cities in Cyprus?

Capital: Nicosia (national capital)

Nicosia has been the capital of Cyprus since the end of 10, with a population of about 300,000. After thousands of years of baptism of different civilizations. The urban pattern combines east and west, and the old city within the city wall can witness the historical footprint, radiate around and gradually expand into a new city, but the places of interest are mainly concentrated in the old city. Among them, the Archaeological Museum of Cyprus has Neolithic cultural relics, bronzes and pottery of Mycenae period, Aphrodite statue unearthed in Cyprus, the famous mosaic Leda and Goose and other world precious cultural relics.

The second largest city: Limassol (financial center)

Limassol is located in the picturesque southern coastal plain with a population of nearly 400,000. It is the second largest city, the largest port and the most important tourist and commercial center in Cyprus. There are a large number of historical sites here, which span a wide range of time, from the Neolithic human sites to the classic buildings in ancient Rome, from the castles during the medieval Crusades to the Orthodox churches in Byzantium, reflecting the historical changes of the island.

The third largest city: Larnaca (port city)

Larnaca is an ancient city in eastern Cyprus. With a population of nearly 60,000, it is the second largest port and the largest oil port in China. Larnaca is the air gateway of Cyprus, and most tourists who come to Cyprus by plane arrive here first and then are scattered all over the country. Cyprus, the air gateway and the second largest seaport, has a lot of historical and cultural landscapes and many places of interest, and is a famous tourist attraction in Cyprus. Not far from the international airport is the famous salt lake in Cyprus, where flocks of flamingos come to live every winter and spring.

The fourth largest city: Paphos (tourism and holiday)

Paphos is located in the south of Cyprus, 0/50km away from the capital/kloc-,with a population of about 50,000. It is the birthplace of China God Aphrodite (Venus) in Greek mythology. The climate is suitable and the natural environment is beautiful, with a history of more than 3,000 years. There are many precious relics inside and outside the city.