Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Its 9,251 square kilometres (3,572 square miles) encompass citrus and olive groves, forested pine mountains, and some of Europe's cleanest beaches. Also the easternmost island in the Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus is approximately 105 kilometres (60 miles) west of Syria, 75 kilometres (47 miles) south of Turkey and 380 kilometres (200 miles) north of Egypt. The nearest Greek point is the Greek island of Rhodes which is 380 kilometres (200miles) to the west. The island has a mild, typically Mediterranean climate, with abundant sunshine even in winter and little rainfall. Prominent geographic features include the Troodos massif that occupies most of the South Western part of the country, the Pentadaktylos range in the north around Kyrenia and the Messaoria Plain in between them. It is here that the capital city, Nicosia, is located.

The elongated Karpasia Peninsula occupies the north-eastern part of Cyprus, while the south-eastern point terminates in Cape Greco. The southern coast is where the towns of Larnaka and Limassol are located. Paphos and the Akamas Peninsula are on the far western edge.

The latitude of Cyprus is 34° 33'-35° 34' North, and its longitude 32° 16'-34° 37' East.