Cyprus is an island country located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey and west of Lebanon. Cyprus has a typical Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with Mount Olympus being the highest point. Natural disasters include occasional droughts and earthquakes. The country has faced issues with water supply and pollution due to limited freshwater resources. Cyprus has a mixed economy, with tourism and financial services being major industries. However, recently discovered offshore oil reserves could potentially become a new key economic driver. The population is divided along ethnic lines, with Greek Cypriots in the south and Turkish Cypriots in the north, leading to political tensions over the

1. Cyprus By Leila