Quiz: How much do you know about Cyprus?

Cyprus is a small country like island in the Mediterranean Sea. It’s close to Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. People first lived here over 10,000 years ago. That’s older than the pyramids!

The island is split into two parts. One is Greek Cypriot. The other is Turkish Cypriot. Nicosia is the only capital in the world that is divided in two.

They use the euro and drive on the left side, like in the UK. Over 300 sunny days a year make it a top travel spot. In fact, over 4 million people visit each year, though the island itself has under 1.2 million people living there.

The flag of Cyprus is the only one that shows a map on it. And Cyprus is one of just three countries where the national anthem has no official words.

Want to test what you really know about this hidden gem? Let’s find out!

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Quiz: How much do you know about Cyprus?

1 / 10

What is the highest mountain peak in Cyprus?

Mount Etna

Mount Olympus

Mount Kyrenia

Mount Troodos

2 / 10

Which important religious figure is associated with spreading Islam to Cyprus during early Islamic conquests?

Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan

Umar ibn Abdul Aziz

Khalid ibn al-Walid

Uthman ibn Affan

3 / 10

Which empire ruled Cyprus before British control began in 1878?

Byzantine Empire

Roman Empire

Persian Empire

Ottoman Empire

4 / 10

Which sea surrounds the island of Cyprus?

Mediterranean Sea

Adriatic Sea

Aegean Sea

Red Sea

5 / 10

What is the capital city of Cyprus?

Limassol

Paphos

Nicosia

Larnaca

6 / 10

What year did Cyprus gain independence from British rule?

1960

1955

1974

1945

7 / 10

Which two major ethnic communities primarily reside in Cyprus?

Turks and Persians

Greeks and Armenians

Greeks and Italians

Greeks and Turks

8 / 10

What is the name of the buffer zone that divides the island of Cyprus?

The Blue Wall

The Unity Line

The Green Line

The Peace Border

9 / 10

What is the official currency of the Republic of Cyprus?

US Dollar

Turkish Lira

Cypriot Pound

Euro

10 / 10

The city of Famagusta is known for which historical feature?

Walled Old City

Subterranean tombs

Roman aqueducts

Ancient Greek temples

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