Lefkosia (Nicosia): Overview

A two-in-one, one-into-two paradox of a city.

Once enclosed by a star-shaped wall, Lefkosia's boundaries today are dictated by the UN's Green Line, which makes the city the world's only - and hopefully the last - divided capital. Lefkosia remains a friendly, laid-back place, with good restaurants, museums, and a lively art scene.

Fast Facts

Population

193,000

Currency

Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €

Electrical Plugs

British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
240V 50Hz

Languages Spoken

Official: Greek, Turkish

Time Zones

GMT/UTC +2 

Country Dialing Code

+357

Weights & Measures

Metric

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