Nicosia is the capital of the Republic of Cyprus, a Mediterranean island-nation that is a member of the European Union. Nicosia is a city of contrasts between a Westernized and developed New city and an old walled Venetian old city. Nicosia is one of the oldest cities in the Western world - "rich in history and culture, and combines its historic past with the amenities of a modern city. The heart of the city, within the 16th century Venetian walls, has a number of interesting Museums and art galleries, Byzantine churches, and a number of medieval and neo-classical buildings, and the narrow streets retain the romantic atmosphere of the past. Much of the charm and beauty of Nicosia is to be found in the old city, with its labyrinthine alleyways and elegant courtyard houses. Outside the walls, the new city, with its modern facilities, is a cosmopolitan centre of a modern European capital.
(www.nicosia.org.cy)

Academic Study Abroad Programs in Nicosia

While the primary language of the country is Greek, English is widely spoken or understood among youth and most major colleges are taught in English. Nicosia is the center of college life in Cyprus, with over 10,000 students, primarily Cypriot and European, studying there at any point in time. Students are drawn to the nNicosia for its international character, fascinating history, and temperate weather. The areas in which students take courses run the gamut from business to international relations to philosophy to the sciences.

Nicosia also provides a fascinating learning laboratory for a student interested in international relations or intercultural relations. It remains divided into Greek and Turkish-occupied sections and is the only divided city in Europe. Despite this division, Nicosia has been peaceful for over 30 years and provides a great opportunity to see the interplay of multiple cultural influences at work. This interplay of cultures is amplified throughout Cyprus overall. While Cyprus has been primarily Hellenic in nature through its 9,000 year history, its strategic position on the great trade routes that link Europe to Asia and the Middle East has brought Cyprus under the influence of numerous foreign powers. Phoenicians, Assyrians, Persians, Egyptians, Romans, Arabs, the Frankish Lusignan dynasty, Venetians, the Ottoman Turks and the Colonial British have all passed through the island, leaving a magnificent archaeological and historical record

Nicosia can provide a great study abroad experience for an American student. It is both Western and Eastern, influenced by both Greek and Turkish culture, decidedly European and wholly its own unique place. And the only way to truly understand it is to visit or study there and see for yourself.

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