Nicosia, the capital and seat of government in Cyprus, is the largest city. It is situated near the middle of the Mesaoria Plain, along the banks of River Pedieos.

According to Greek mythology, Nicosia was a siren. She was one of the daughters of Melpomene and Acheloos. Its name is translated as “White State”, or city of White Gods.

Paphos, a coastal city in southwest Cyprus, is the capital of the Paphos District. Two locations were known in classical antiquity as Old Paphos and New Paphos.

Paphos is located on the Mediterranean coast about 50km (30 mi) west of Limassol. The city has a subtropical-Mediterranean climate, with the mildest temperatures on the island. The A6 highway connects both. The country’s second-largest airport is Paphos International Airport.

Limassol, the capital of the same district and a city located on the south coast of Cyprus, is Limassol. Limassol, the second-largest urban area in Cyprus, is home to 183,658 people and 239,842 residents. TripAdvisor has ranked Limassol as the third most popular destination in the world in its Top 10 Traveler’s Choice Destinations on The Rise.

The city is also ranked 89th worldwide in Mercer’s Quality of Living Survey (2017). In the 2020 ranking published by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, Limassol was classified as a “Gamma -” global city.

Larnaca, a city, located on Cyprus’s south coast, is the same district’s capital. With a population of 144,000. In 2015, it was the third largest city in the country after Nicosia, Limassol and Nicosia.

Larnaca is well-known for its palm-tree beachfront, Foinikoudes, Church of Saint Lazarus, and Hala Sultan Tekke as Kamares Aqueduct and Larnaca Castle. There is also a marina and a seaport. Larnaca International Airport is the country’s main airport.

Famagusta, a city which is located on the east coast of Cyprus, is known as “Famagusta”. It’s located east of Nicosia. It has the deepest harbour on the island. Famagusta served as the island’s main port during the Middle Ages. It was also a gateway for trade with the ports in the Levant. From there, Silk Road traders brought their goods to Western Europe.

Northern Cyprus claimed the de facto ownership of parts of the city, including the old walled one. Famagusta forms the capital of the Gazimagusa District in Northern Cyprus.