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Cyprus was once the wealthiest nation in the known world! It was during the Copper and Bronze Ages when the island’s rich natural copper resources were exported to other countries. Today Cyprus’ chief exports are citrus fruits, potatoes, pharmaceuticals, cement … Continue reading
The History of the Cyprus Flag
The flag of Cyprus is white with a copper-coloured silhouette of the island (the name Cyprus is derived from the Greek word for copper) in the centre. Two green crossed olive branches, representing the hope for peace and reconciliation between … Continue reading
DONKEY CAMPAIGN UNITES CYPRIOTS
The Karpas wild donkeys are seen as a symbol of Cyprus. Recently both Greek and Turkish Cypriots have united together on their divided island to save these endangered wild donkeys… The initiative was launched by a group of people on … Continue reading
Carob – The ‘Black Gold’ of Cyprus
Driving around Cyprus in your hire car you will see a huge variety of flowers, bushes, shrubs and trees. One of the more interesting and native to the Eastern Mediterranean region is the Carob Tree. The Carob was highly prized … Continue reading
RELIGION IN CYPRUS
The major religion of the Greek Cypriot population is Greek Orthodox. There are also the smaller religious groups of Muslims, the Anglicans, Roman and Latin Christians, Maronites, Armenian Orthodox, Greek Evangelics, Jews and others including New Life International Church Cyprus … Continue reading
GREEK MYTHOLOGY FOR BEGINNERS
In this modern era there is perhaps a tendency to believe that we have a monopoly on wisdom and an exclusive franchise on the ability to mould and shape the world in which we live. We may have inherited some … Continue reading
THE SHIPWRECK OFF PAPHOS
What makes a tourist attraction a tourist attraction? This question is possibly a permanent item on the agenda of national tourist organisations the world over – and in Cyprus the issue is probably much the same. The island’s very existence … Continue reading
FIKARDOS WINERY – PAPHOS
One of the great joys of getting away from it all and visiting a sun-soaked island like Cyprus is that you also have a chance to get away from your comfort zone, explore new places and get to know more … Continue reading
KOLOSSI CASTLE – LIMASSOL
The castle of Kolossi, also known as Kulas, is one of the most important extant fortification works in Cyprus from the era of Frankish domination and is directly linked to important events of the history of Cyprus. The most important … Continue reading
PREHISTORIC & ANCIENT CYPRUS
During the past twenty years there have been a number of discoveries that have greatly enhanced our knowledge of the early prehistory of Cyprus. Currently, the earliest confirmed site of human activity on the island is Aetokremnos situated on the … Continue reading
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