Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus.
Situated on the River Pedieos, admnistrativ Nicosia is the center of a sector, and is currently the only divided capital in the world, the northern (Turkish) and southern (Greek) being separated by a "Green Line", a demilitarized zone maintained by the UN. The city is a trade center and manufactures textiles, leather, ceramics, plastics and other products. Copper mines are nearby.
Known as Ledra or Ledrae in antiquity, the city became the seat of the kings..... more details about Nicosia
