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Nicosia
Nicosia, with a population of around 240.000, is the island's largest city. Although Nicosia is a modern city with high-rise buildings, shopping centers, theaters and restaurants, it has retained its historical character in the preserved and renovated "Old City" center, located within the Venetian walls. These city walls, which separate the old town from the new, testify to Cyprus's long history of domination by foreign rulers.
University of Cyprus is located in Nicosia (Lefkosia), the island's capital city. Nicosia is the administrative, commercial, cultural, educational and religious center of the country, and is also geographically at the center of the island. A modern highway system connects Nicosia to all main towns and cities, many in under an hour driving time.
Cyprus enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with abundant sunshine all year round. Long, dry summers and mild winters are separated by short autumn and spring seasons. Summer temperatures can be very high, lightweight cotton and linen clothes are suggested during summer months, sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) is recommended.
Within the city there is bus service and private taxis that you can use to get to the University of Cyprus. Bus lines 150 and 259, best serve the University Campus.
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