Cyprus is a European country. Publicly known as the Republic of Cyprus, this is in fact an island country that is located in the Eastern Mediterranean region. It is one among the major tourist destinations across the Europe. Right from 1961, it is a member of the Commonwealth. It is all attributed to an advanced and high income economy. It has also become a member of the Euro zone in 2008. It is the third largest country in the Eastern Mediterranean region. In the country, you can find some of the oldest water wells from across the globe. The capital of the country is Nicosia.