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Neighboring Countries of Cyprus
Cyprus has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of Cyprus
Location
Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey; note - Cyprus views itself as part of Europe; geopolitically, it can be classified as falling within Europe, the Middle East, or both
Area
9,251 km² — about 0.6 times the size of Connecticut
Terrain
Central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast
Climate
Temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Mount Olympus 1,951 m. Lowest: Mediterranean Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 91 m.
Natural resources
Copper, pyrites, asbestos, gypsum, timber, salt, marble, clay earth pigment
Natural hazards
Moderate earthquake activity; droughts
Good to know
The third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily and Sardinia)
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).