Exploring Nicosia, Cyprus, The world's last divided capital city

I tour the Greek side of Nicosia, the world's last divided capital city. Since 1974, a UN buffer zone runs through the middle, dividing The Turkish north from the Greek south. I walk parallel to this unique border, showing what it's like to be on the southern side of the city.


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Posted by Jason Billam
on 13th June 2022 and
updated on 14th June 2022

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Cyprus

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