Nicosia

Nicosia, (1) called also LEVKOSIA, the capital of Cyprus, situated near the middle of the northern half of the island, is surrounded with old Venetian walls, and is the residence of the British High Commissioner, and the see of a Greek archbishop. There are numerous mosques and churches, and some manufactures of silk, leather, and cotton. Pop. 12,536.—(2) A city of Sicily, 40 miles NW. of Catania. Pop. 14,941.