Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, located south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon, at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Quick Scoop: Where Is Cyprus Located?

Cyprus sits in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, making it one of the key islands in that region.

It is often described as being at the meeting point of three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa, which gives it major historical and strategic importance.

Nearby countries (by direction)

  • North: Turkey, about 65–80 km across the sea.
  • East: Syria and Lebanon, lying to the east of the island.
  • Southeast: Israel.
  • South: Egypt.
  • Northwest/West: Greece lies further to the northwest/west across the Mediterranean.

On the map (coordinates & region)

  • Approximate coordinates: around 35° N latitude and 33° E longitude.
  • It is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily and Sardinia.
  • Geographically, many sources place Cyprus in West Asia / the Middle East, but politically it is closely tied to Europe and is a member of the European Union.

Simple mental picture

If you imagine the eastern Mediterranean map:

  • Draw a point below Turkey.
  • Move a bit west of Syria and Lebanon.
  • Stay north of Egypt and east of Greece.

That cluster of land in the sea is Cyprus.

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