Cyprus is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean, located south of Turkey and west of Syria. It has a rich history shaped by Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman influences. The capital, Nicosia, is divided between the Greek Cypriot south and the Turkish Cypriot north. Cyprus is known for its archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, and Mediterranean cuisine. It joined the European Union in 2004.
Cypriot Greek
Cypriot Greek is a dialect of Greek spoken on the island, with influences from ancient Greek, Turkish, Italian, and English. While Greek is the official language, Cypriot Greek retains distinctive vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
Asterix on Cyprus
Asterix has been published in Cypriot Greek by Mamouth Comix Ltd. in Athens, Greece. The only translated album is Ο Αστερικκος στους Ολυμπιακους αγονες (O Asterikkos stous Olympiakous agones) published in 2007.