Cyprus

Cyprus is a country in Europe. Explore its flag and capital below — then test yourself.

Continent

Europe

Capital

Nicosia

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Coat of arms Coming soon

Cyprus's flag is unusual for depicting the island's own map in copper-yellow above two green olive branches on a white field. The copper colour recalls the island's ancient copper deposits, from which Cyprus takes its name, and the olive branches symbolise peace between its Greek and Turkish communities. White reinforces the message of peace.