Because of the Turkish invasion in 1974, Nicosia has the dubious distinction of being the last divided capital city in Europe.
The southern part of the city is controlled by the Republic of Cyprus and the northern part of the city is controlled by the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
The Green Line, a demilitarized zone (DMZ), cuts
across the heart of the city separating neighborhoods, families and communities.
It is patrolled by the United Nations.
