Cyprus

Cyprus Officially known as the Republic of Cyprus, the island is located in the Mediterranean Sea to the south of the State of Turkey, a fully independent state. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after the Italian islands of Sicily and Sardinia. Cyprus is a Greek-Latin origin. The name of this island is derived from the Latin name Cuprum. This Latin translation is derived from the English name Copper, The island of Cyprus is known for its copper mining. The capital of Cyprus is the city of Nicosia, a member of the European Union since 2004. It also joined the group of countries that use the euro as its currency.