Is Cyprus a Middle Eastern country?

An island country in the eastern Mediterranean. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and has a coastline of 537 kilometers. It is the hub of maritime transportation between Asia, Africa and Europe. The north is a long and narrow mountain range with many hills; the southwest is a mountain range with higher terrain; and the center is the fertile Mesolian plain. There are no long-running rivers on the island, only a few intermittent rivers. It has a subtropical Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers, with an average temperature of 28 to 35°C, and mild and humid winters, with temperatures of 4 to 10°C.

Cyprus, which means "Island of Copper" in Greek, is called the Republic of Cyprus. It is an island country located in the easternmost part of the Mediterranean Sea. It is connected with Greece, Turkey, and Syria. , Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt face each other across the sea. It has been a transportation artery connecting the Middle East, Africa and Europe since ancient times. Modern people liken it to the "unsinkable aircraft carrier in the Eastern Mediterranean." Cyprus is 241 kilometers long from east to west, 97 kilometers wide from north to south, and covers an area of ??9,251 square kilometers (after the split of the Greek and Turkish ethnic groups in Cyprus in 1974, the Greek and Turkish ethnic groups occupied 60% and 37% of the territory respectively, and the other 3% belonged to the two British Sovereign Base), the third largest island in the Mediterranean, is the hometown of the goddess Venus.

The center of Cyprus is the Mesolian Plain, and the south is the Trudos Mountains. The highest point, Mount Olympus, is 1,951 meters above sea level. The country’s coastline is 782 kilometers long, and 36-38% of the country is covered by forest. . Cyprus has a typical Mediterranean climate. Summers are dry and hot, with the highest temperature reaching over 40 degrees. Winters are warm and humid, with concentrated rainfall throughout the year. The coldest temperatures can reach below zero, and there is snow in the mountainous areas.

Cyprus is mainly divided into Nicosia, Limassol, Famagusta, Larnaca, Pafos and Cairo. There are six administrative regions in Kyrenia, each of which is divided into three levels: city, township and village. Among them, Famagusta and Kyrenia are the two major ports and tourist destinations in the Turkish-controlled areas.

The capital, Nicosia, has a population of about 200,000. It is the largest city and the country's political, cultural and financial center. Nicosia was split into two parts after 1974, with United Nations peacekeeping troops stationed on the central dividing line. It is the only divided capital in the world since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Limassol is the second largest city with a population of about 150,000. It is a trade, commercial and tourism city and the largest port in the country. Larnaca and Paphos are the third and fourth largest cities respectively. Both have international airports and are famous tourist destinations.

Currently, the total population of Cyprus is about 820,000, of which the South Cypriot population is about 660,000, accounting for 77% of the total population; the Northern Cypriot population is about 160,000, accounting for 20% of the total population; Ethnic minorities such as the Amelia, Maroon, and Latin ethnic groups account for about 3% of the total population. In Cyprus, the Greeks believe in Orthodox Christianity and the Turkish people believe in Islam. The general language of the Greek people is Greek, the general language of the Turkish people is Turkish, and English is commonly used. August 16 is Independence Day, and the national anthem is called "National Anthem of the Republic of Cyprus."

Cyprus has bright sunshine, blue sea, well-equipped hotels and tourist facilities, and a history of 9,000 years. It is a popular tourist resort for the world. As soon as March arrived, Europeans came to Cyprus for tourism. In summer and even winter, many Russians come here to enjoy the sun. In winter, the mountainous area becomes a paradise for skiers.