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Map of Cyprus showing Nicosia district (bright red).
Location of the North Cypriot district of Nicosia.
Nicosia District is one of the six districts of Cyprus. Its main town is the island country's capital city, Nicosia. The Turkish-controlled northern part of the city is the capital of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, recognized only by Turkey (see Cyprus dispute).
Turkish-controlled areas of the Larnaca District of the Republic of Cyprus are administered as part of Nicosia District, while western parts of the Nicosia District under Turkish control are administered as part of the new Güzelyurt District.
Coordinates: 35°04′N 33°12′E / 35.067°N 33.2°E / 35.067; 33.2