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cyprus

AnswerCrossword Clue
CYPRUSNicosia's island
CYPRUSMediterranean island republic
CYPRUSMount Olympus is its highest peak
CYPRUSIndependent republic since 1960
CYPRUSMediterranean island whose capital is Nicosia
CYPRUSIsland, capital Nicosia.
CYPRUSNicosia is its capital.
CYPRUSMedit. island
CYPRUSCountry with its shape on its flag
CYPRUSIsland nation
CYPRUSLocale of U.N. peacekeeping forces, 1964
CYPRUSNicosia's land