Nicosia

Nicosia is one of the biggest capitals in the world that is divided into two parts by the green line under the supervision of the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces. Nicosia dates back to the 7 century where it was known by other names as Ledra or Ledrae, Leukousia or Lefkosia. According to Greek mythology, Nicosia (Lefkosia in Greek) was a siren, one of the daughters of Acheloos and Melpomene and its name translates as "White State" or city of White Gods.

Nicosia is located in the middle of Cyprus near Pedieos river overlooking Troodos Mountains. According to a survey done in 2009, around 84.893 people live north of the green line while 313.400 people live south of the green line.

Nicosia is an economic city that has many industries including; textiles, plastics, leather, prints, tabaco, clay, porcelain, and mining as it has many mines where iron is extracted. Nicosia is also one of the top  trade centers in the Mediterranean Sea for goods like; cotton, silk, fur, leather and fruits.

Nicosia is an ancient city where many civilizations left its mark on the city including the Roman Acropolis, St. Sophia Church that was turned into a mosque called Selimiye Camii, Chapel of Saint Catherine that was turned into a mosque called Haydarpasha Mosque.