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Northern Cyprus
Southern EuropeCapital North NicosiaTerritory
Northern Cyprus is a territory with disputed status, in Southern Europe, Europe. Its main town is North Nicosia.
A way to remember it
The northern strip of the island of Cyprus, with Turkey's south coast not far away across the sea to the north.
Good to know
Its status is disputed: only Turkey recognises it as a state, while most others treat it as part of Cyprus.
Quick facts
- CapitalNorth Nicosia
- RegionEurope, Southern Europe