Continent : Asia (although Cyprus is more culturally and politically identified with Europe).

Capital city : Nicosia.

Currency : Euro (EUR).

Population size : about 1.2 million people.

Official language: Greek and Turkish.

National dish : souplaki (grilled meat skewers) and loumi (fried cheese).

Interesting detail: Nicosia is the only city in the world that is divided between two countries: Republic of Cyprus and Turkish Republic.