Which continent and country does Cyprus belong to?

Cyprus is an island country at the junction of Europe and Asia, located in the eastern Mediterranean and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean region. Cyprus is strategically located in Europe, Asia and Africa, so European and American countries pay close attention to the military deployment in this region.

The legitimate sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus is the island of Cyprus and its surrounding waters, except for a small part allocated to Britain as a military base according to the treaty; In fact, it is divided into north and south parts. The area effectively ruled by the Republic of Cyprus is 59% of the whole island, and the northern part is occupied by Turks, calling itself the Republic of Northern Cyprus. As of 20 14, this political entity is only recognized by Turkey.

Currently a member of the Commonwealth. Because Cyprus belongs to Asia on the territorial border, it occupies a relatively large share in various committees or organizations in Asia. Cyprus is a major tourist destination in the Mediterranean. Income economy and human development index are very high. Before joining the European Union in May 2004, Cyprus was a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement. On June 65438+1 October1day, 2008, Cyprus joined the euro zone.