What is the capital of Cyprus?
The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia
Nicosia is the capital city and seat of government of Cyprus, a country in Southern Europe. Cyprus uses the ISO codes CY and CYP, and its international dialling code is +357. The currency in use is the Euro (EUR).
For the full profile of Cyprus, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Cyprus country page. The country has an estimated population of 1,370,754 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Cyprus
- Capital: Nicosia
- Region: Southern Europe
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Calling code: +357
- Flag emoji: 🇨🇾
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Cyprus?
The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia.
Is Nicosia the largest city in Cyprus?
Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Nicosia?
Nicosia, like the rest of Cyprus, uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.