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Is Mount Olympus in Greece or Cyprus?

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As others have mentioned there are several mountains named Olympus. There is one in Cyprus but the Mount Olympus, the one Homer described is in Greece. read more

There is a Mount Olympus in Cyprus, but the famous one, that you are probably thinking of, is in Greece. You know, the one with the gods living on it. They are both the highest mountains in their respective countries, but the Greek one is the taller of the two. read more

Olympus, or Chionistra, (Greek: Όλυμπος or Greek: Χιονίστρα) at 1,952 metres (6,404 ft), is the highest point in Cyprus. It is located in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus. Mount Olympus peak and the "Troodos Square" fall under the territory of Platres in Limassol District. read more

Olympus was notable in Greek mythology as the home of the Greek gods, on the Mytikas peak. Mount Olympus is also noted for its very rich flora, with several species. It has been a National Park, the first in Greece, since 1938. It is also a World Biosphere Reserve. read more

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