Cyprus
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 9,251 km²
- Capital
- Nicosia
- ISO
- CY
What the flag means
The white background stands for peace, and the color of the island map is said to come from the island’s long history as a well-known source of copper. The design is said to avoid blue and red so that it would not favor either the Greek or the Turkish side.
Fun facts
- FlagCyprus’s flag shows the shape of the island in copper, with 2 olive branches below it representing peace.
- CultureThe English word “copper” is said to come from the name of Cyprus, which was once a source of copper.
- CultureGreek mythology tells that Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born from sea foam and came ashore on Cyprus.
- GeographyCyprus is the 3rd-largest island in the Mediterranean, after Sicily and Sardinia.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)