Why in News? 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Cyprus on June 15 as part of his three-nation tour, which includes attending the G7 Summit in Canada and an official visit to Croatia. 

About Republic of Cyprus 

• Location: Eastern Mediterranean, south of Turkey and west of Syria. 
• Capital: Nicosia – the only divided capital in the world (Greek & Turkish parts). 
• Official Languages: Greek and Turkish 
• Currency: Euro (€) 
• Government: Unitary presidential republic 
• President: Nikos Christodoulides (as of 2025) 
• Independence: Gained from British rule on August 16, 1960 
• EU Membership: Member since 2004 
• UN Membership: Since 1960 
• Flora and Fauna of Cyprus 
  • Flora: Cyprus is known for its pine forests, cedars, oak trees, and wildflowers like tulips and orchids. 
  • Fauna: Includes the Cyprus mouflon (wild sheep, endemic), foxes, reptiles, and over 380 bird species (migratory hub). 
  • The island is also rich in marine life like sea turtles, monk seals, and various Mediterranean fish species. 

Map of Republic of Cyprus