According to petwithsupplies, Nicosia is the largest and capital city of Cyprus. It is located in the center of the island at an elevation of 600 meters, making it one of the highest cities in Europe. The city is divided into two parts: the northern part which is administered by Turkey and the southern part which is under Greek Cypriot control. Nicosia has a population of around 200,000 people making it the largest city in Cyprus. It is a vibrant cultural hub with many museums, galleries, theatres, historical sites and monuments. Limassol is the second-largest city on Cyprus with a population of around 180,000 people. Located on the southeast coast of the island, Limassol combines modern architecture with ancient history and culture to create a unique atmosphere. It is known for its excellent shopping opportunities and picturesque beaches as well as its local wineries and gastronomic delights. Paphos is a coastal city located in western Cyprus with a population of around 60,000 people. It has become one of the most popular tourist destinations on Cyprus due to its stunning beaches, archaeological sites such as Tombs of Kings and Aphrodite’s rock as well as many cultural events throughout the year including an annual Paphos Aphrodite Festival. Larnaca is located on Cyprus’s southern coast with a population of around 75,000 people making it one of the largest cities in Cyprus after Nicosia and Limassol. The main attractions here are Larnaca Fort which dates back to 1625, Church Hala Sultan Tekke which was built in 648 AD by Umm Haram who was Prophet Muhammad’s aunt as well as Finikoudes Beach where visitors can enjoy sunbathing or swimming all year round due to its warm climate even during winter months. Famagusta is another coastal city located east from Nicosia with a population of around 40,000 people making it one of the smaller cities on Cyprus but still important due to its strategic location near Turkey and Syria borders as well as important port facilities that are used for trade between Europe and Asia Minor countries such as Israel or Lebanon. Famagusta also boasts some beautiful beaches such as Golden Beach or Nissi Beach that attract many tourists each year thanks to their crystal clear waters ideal for swimming or sunbathing activities. The geopolitics of Cyprus in 2008 were complex and multifaceted. Cyprus is an island nation located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, just off the coast of Turkey and Syria. It is a divided nation, with the majority population being Greek Cypriots and a minority population of Turkish Cypriots. The two main political entities on the island are the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus (ROC) and the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). In 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus and occupied its northern third, creating an ethnic divide between Greek and Turkish Cypriots that persists today. In 2008, there were several initiatives underway to reunify the island. In 2004, Greece had proposed a plan for re-unification known as the Annan Plan which was accepted by 65% of Turkish Cypriots but rejected by 76% of Greek Cypriots in separate referendums held in April 2004. The plan had been supported by both sides until it was defeated in the referendum. Following this setback, negotiations between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders continued but no agreement was reached until 2008 when UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced a new initiative to reunify Cyprus. The initiative called for direct talks between Greek Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat with UN support. The talks began on 26 September 2008 at Ledra Palace Hotel in Nicosia under auspices of United Nations envoy Alexander Downer. However, despite intense negotiations over six months no agreement was reached as both sides remained divided on key issues such as security guarantees for each side, property rights, power sharing arrangements etc. The failed negotiations highlighted how difficult it is to resolve one of Europe’s most intractable conflicts given the deep historical grievances between Greeks and Turks on the island which have only been exacerbated by decades of occupation since 1974 invasion by Turkey which unilaterally declared independence over Northern part of island creating TRNC unrecognized by international community including United Nations itself apart from Turkey itself which is only country that recognizes TRNC as independent state. Check neovideogames for Cyprus in 2000.