Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, holds the unique and somber distinction of being the last divided capital city in the world. Since 1964, a United Nations-patrolled buffer zone known as the 'Green Line' has bisected the city, separating the Greek Cypriot south from the Turkish Cypriot north. The city is geographically located in Asia but is the southeasternmost capital of the European Union. Its historic center is enclosed by massive 16th-century Venetian Walls, which are shaped like a perfect 11-pointed star. Nicosia has been continuously inhabited for over 4,500 years and has served as the island's capital since the 10th century. While it is a modern financial and business hub, the division remains a physical presence, with abandoned buildings and military checkpoints marking the heart of the Old City.