Cyprus is an island divided in to two halves, the North and the South sides. The Northern side is Turkish and the southern side is Greek. The island is separated by the green line that runs through the capital city, Nicosia . The green line is a demilitarized zone maintained by the United Nations. Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus and is currently the only divided capital in the world.

Cyprus has a very long history that goes back more than 9000 years. The island has many historical sites to visit so the islands history can be fully appreciated by the visitor. Cyprus is the third largest island situated in the north eastern corner of the Mediterranean Sea .

This island was given many names by the ancient or the present writers, the most important names of Cyprus are:

Akamantis, Aspelia, Kition, Khettiim, Makaria, Kryptos, Kypros, Khethima, Kyoforos, Alasia, Kerastis, Amathousia, Miionis, Sfikia, Kolinia, Tharsis, Aeria, Nea Iousiniani.

The geography of North Cyprus is characterized by mountains, plains and beaches. Cyprus has one of the most clean and unspoilt sandy beaches in the world which 25% of the Green Turtles of the Mediterranean visit Cyprus to lay their eggs during the months of July and August.

Cyprus has been divided into two parts, North and South Cyprus , since 1974. Greek Cypriots occupy the south part while the Turkish Cypriots occupy remaining one third of northern part. A boundary known as the ‘Green Line' which runs through Nicosia , the capital of both South and North Cyprus , separates the two states.

There are six districts that make the administration units in Cyprus ( Nicosia , Famagusta , Pafos, Limassol, Larnaka, and Kyrenia). Many of the villages in Nicosia , Famagusta and Larnaka districts are included in the occupied part of Cyprus , Kyrenia district is occupied in total area.