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Nicosia
Nicosia (Greek: Λευκωσια - Lefkosia; Turkish: Lefkosa) is the capital and largest city of Cyprus. The city is located on the Pedhieos River, the longest river in Cyprus, and lies approximately in the center of the island. Since 1974, the city has been divided into northern (Turkish) and southern (Greek) parts separated by an United Nations maintained demilitarized zone, known as the "Green Line" - although since 2004 it has been possible to walk across at certain designated points.
In total, approximately 309,500 people live in the urban area of around Nicosia. This is divided between about 224,500 in the Greek areas, and about 85,000 in the Turkish areas.
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