a town of Sicily, in the province of Catania, occupies two hills near the rivers Salato and Capizzi, 35 miles W.N.W. of Catania. It has several churches and convents. Few or no manufactures are carried on here; but the inhabitants gain their livelihood by agriculture, and by trading in its produce and in cattle. In the vicinity alum, iron-pyrites, and rock-salt are found; and there are some bituminous and sulphureous springs. Pop. about 13,000.

or Leghosia, the capital of Cyprus, stands near the centre of the island, on the right bank of the Pedia, in a plain inclosed by mountains. Though somewhat decayed from its former splendour, it still has a fine appearance when viewed from a distance; but the streets are narrow and dirty, lined by houses of which many are in a ruinous condition. It is surrounded by walls and bastions, which have a circuit of about 3 miles; but before these were erected by the Venetians, the town was of much greater extent. A handsome Gothic edifice, formerly the church of St Sophia, is now converted into a mosque, and many of its monuments have been injured by the hands of the Turks. Besides the churches, convents, and mosques, Nicosia has an ancient palace over the entrance of which the lion of Venice still stands; a handsome bazaar; and a khan or inn for the accommodation of travellers. Carpets, cotton stuffs, and leather, are manufactured here; and the principal articles of commerce consist of wine and raw cotton. Nicosia is the seat of a Greek archbishop, and of the Turkish governor of Cyprus. It was formerly the residence of the Cyprian kings of the Lusignan dynasty; and in 1570 was stormed by the Turks, who on that occasion put to the sword about 20,000 of the inhabitants. Pop. about 16,000.