Nicosia
geographical name
Nic·o·sia
ˌni-kə-ˈsē-ə 
variants
or Greek Lefkosia
or Turkish Lefkoşa
city in central Cyprus; the nation's capital population 55,014
Note: Since 1974, the northern section of the city has been in a United Nations buffer zone separating the Greek and Turkish sectors.
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“Nicosia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nicosia. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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