Cyprus is an island located in the Eastern Mediterranean between Africa, Asia, and Europe. It has a population of around 891,000 people distributed across 6 districts. The capital Nicosia is divided, while Limassol has the largest population. Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate and is known for its beaches. Though Cyprus gained independence from the UK in 1960, 40% of its northern area remains occupied by Turkish troops since a conflict in 1974 divided the Greek and Turkish Cypriot populations.