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| Cyprus is an island of great beauty and love. The people of Cyprus are warm, friendly and hospitable. Cyprus is blessed with natural beauty that ranges from golden beaches and rugged coastlines to rolling hills and forest clad mountains with snow, dotted with beautiful villages. An island chosen by the mythical gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece who indulged themselves here in sport pleasure and tragedy. Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, emerged from the Pafos foam to become a famous cultural figure. |  |
Cyprus
has
a dramatic history of 9000 years of constant invasion.
Mycenean Greeks settled here over 3,000 years ago
establishing the Greek civilisation on the island.
In 1925 Cyprus became a Crown colony of the UK. In August 1960
Britain granted Cyprus its independence after the guerilla war
against the British. In 1974 Turkey took the northern third of
the island, forcing 180,000 Greek Cypriots to flee their homes.
Now Cyprus is divided into two countries - the Turkish Republic
of Northern Cyprus (recognised only by Turkey) and
Republic of Cyprus. Nicosia is the only city in the world, capital of two
countries. Cyprus is now moveing towards full membership of the
European Union.
| Cyprus is littered with reminders of the island's cultural history. Relics from every era - Greek temples, Roman mosaics and 15th century religious frescoes - influence the artists of today. Many villages specialise in a particular artform, and as you travel around Cyprus you'll see pottery, silver and copperware, basket weaving, tapestry and Lefkara's famous lacework. |  |
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Cyprus climate is typically Mediterranean, with very hot summers in July and August. Most of the year is dry, with unpredictable rains falling in December, January and February. Cyprus often suffers drought years. Here Sun shines eleven months in the year. |
Cyprus
is a paradise for the sports. Sports include angling,
sea sports, golf, cycling, sailing/yachting, swimming,
hiking/nature trails, and a lot of water sports.
Some Facts about Cyprus.
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Crime : Unbelievable 0 (zero) %
Main Industry : Tourism Other Industry : Agriculture, cement, clothing, shoe Area : 9251 sq km Population : 885,800 Capital city : Lefkosia (Nicosia) (pop 48,220) Language : Greek Religion : Greek Orthodox GDP : US$6.3 billion Annual growth : 6.5% Currency : Cyprus pound Government : Democracy President : Glafkos Clerides When to Go : April to October |
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Do you like to learn greek,
the language of Mathematics
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GREEK ALPHABET ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΑΛΦΑΒΗΤΟ Αα - alpha Ββ – vita Γγ - gamma Δδ – delta Εε – epsilon Ζζ - zita Ηη - etta Θθ - theta Ιι - yiota Κκ - kappa Λλ - lamda Μμ - me Νν - nee Ξξ - ksee Οο - omikron Ππ - pee Ρρ - ro Σσ - sigma Ττ - taf Υυ - ypsilon Φφ - fee Χχ - he Ψψ - psee Ωω - omega |
Some Greek Words Kariosto : Welcome Kalimera : Good Morning Kalispera : Good Evening Efkaristo : Thank You Signomy : Sorry |
