Nicosia

geographical name

Nic·​o·​sia ˌni-kə-ˈsē-ə How to pronounce Nicosia (audio)
variants or Greek Lefkosia or Turkish Lefkoşa
city in central Cyprus; the nation's capital population 55,014

Note: Since 1974, the northern section of the city has been in a United Nations buffer zone separating the Greek and Turkish sectors.

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“Nicosia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nicosia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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