The largest city in Cyprus is Nicosia, which has a population of approximately 200, 000 people. It is the capital of the island nation and is located in the center of the country. It is the only divided capital in Europe, with the northern part of the city belonging to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the southern part belonging to the Republic of Cyprus. Nicosia is the economic, political, and cultural center of the island, and is home to many historical sites.