Cyprus

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Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, situated 60 km south of Turkey and 300 km north of Egypt. It has two mountain ranges – the Pentadaktylos range (max height 1,042 m) along the north coast and the Troodos massif (Mt Olympus 1,953 m) in the central and south-western parts of the island. Between the two ranges lies the plain of Messaoria. Climate is Mediterranean – hot, dry summers and changeable winters.


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The Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) are sovereign British territory and cover 98 square miles of the island of Cyprus. The SBAs are purely military in nature. They are run by the SBA Administration and have their own legislation, police force and courts. They are very closely linked with the Republic of Cyprus with whom they are in a customs and currency union.

The island of Cyprus is located in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea , south of Turkey and west of Syria . After Sardinia and Sicily , it is the next largest island in the Mediterranean . The highest point of the island is Mt. Olympus at approx. 6,000’. The island is divided into six separate administrative districts with the northern part known as the Turkish Cypriot section and the southern part the Greek Cypriot section.

The population is comprised of mainly Greek with some Turkish and others. Greek and Turkish are the official languages, although English is widely spoken. The dominant religion is Greek Orthodox, with Islam and other faiths. Cyprus gained its independence from the British in 1960.

The Mediterranean climate makes Cyprus a very popular year round tourist destination and is a particular favourite of the British. Among other popular activities, golf, fishing, sailing, cycling and all manner of water sports are available along its hundreds of miles of beaches.

The capital and largest city, Nicosia , is located on the Pedieos River in the central part of the island. It is a must-see place on every visitor’s agenda with its rich history which can be traced back to the Bronze Age. It is an agricultural and administrative area, as well as manufacturing in items such as leather and textiles. Nicosia was home to the kings of Cyprus at one time. The Venetians were then in control for a period of time from the 14 th century and remains of their influence and architecture can still be seen, particularly in the old Venetian fortress walls which enclosed the city. There are many museums, churches and medieval buildings containing valuable antiquities from these old worlds. Nicosia is also regarded as the shopping area of Cyprus and the shops can be enjoyed via the many pedestrian streets. It also has a busy nightlife with many bars, restaurants and discos.

Paphos is the capital city of the western part of Cyprus .It has a very scenic old harbour and castle and legend is that the Greek Goddess of love, Aphrodite, was born near Paphos. It is believed that you will live longer if you bathe near Aphrodite’s rocks. Paphos is a very popular place for tourists and two popular areas are the town of Pano Paphos and coastal resort area of Kato Paphos.

The port city of Larnaca is the location of the main airport for Cyprus , and because of this many visitors tend not to spend time there. However, Larnaca has some lovely beaches, museums and sites of archaeological and cultural interest. According to legend, the St. Lazarus church is the site of Lazarus’s tomb. The church also contains some lovely Byzantine religious art.

The port city of Limassol is located in the south part of the islandon Akrotiri Bay and is the main administrative and industrial area of the country. It is also a resort area. There are many sites of architectural interest. Ricahrd I of England (Richard the Lionheart) married Berengaria of Navarre at Limassol in 1191. The old town is a popular area with its thriving community of shops and artists.

Weather
Cyprus enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with abundant sunshine year round. Long dry summers and mild winters are separated by short autumn and spring seasons. Summer is a time of high temperatures with cloudless skies, but the sea breeze creates a pleasant atmosphere in the coastal areas. Winters are mild, with some rain and snow on Troodos Mountains.

 

 

 

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