EFROSINI THEOFILOY E’2

 Cyprus is an island in the Eastern Basin of the Mediterranean Sea. Today is a full member of the European Union.  Neighboring countries are Greece, Turkish, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Egypt  The Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate with main characteristics the hot summer and mild winter.

Flora - Fauna Cyprus island is the most rich in forests in Mediterranean. Also the species of plants, individual animals and birds are many and rich.

Flora (plants and trees)  A kind of plant is the Cyclamen chosen as the national flower of Cyprus.  Also “xrisovalanidia” is the national tree of Cyprus. A separate tree that gives our freshness and beauty.

Fauna ( animals and birds)  Important is to mention the largest wild animal that is the moufflon, which all meet in Cyprus only.  It is an endemic bird of Cyprus. It is gray and black. They feed mainly on insects and spiders. Frequents dense scrublands, from seaside up mountain.

Sights in Cyprus  “ Petra tou romiou” is one of the most famous spots in Cyprus. It lies between Paphos and Limassol just on the highway. The legend goes back to Digenis, a Byzantine hero who threw heavy rocks at invaders to destroy their ships and impede them from intruding the island.

Sights in Cyprus  The Choirokoitia is a prehistoric settlement in Cyprus. Houses of the Neolithic period which were just made with clay and stones ‘plithari”. The site was discovered in 1934.

Sights in Cyprus  Idalion was an ancient city and Cypriot kingdom. According to tradition founded by ‘Chalkanora’ where he saw the sun, ‘’behold alion '' which means he saw the sun. This is my village!!

Cyprus Cuisines  Halloumi is a traditional product of Cyprus which is made from milk. It has a very delicious taste and enjoys all Cypriot homes.  The animal milk heat at high temperatures, and after coagulation cut into large pieces.

Cyprus Cuisines  “Koupepia” is another traditional Cypriot food which is made from minced meat and vine leaves.  The Sheftalia is classic Cypriot dish, internationally known, rich in calories but taste.

Important Persons  Makarios was archbishop of the autocephalous Orthodox Church of Cyprus since 1950 and the first president of Cyprus from 1960 until his death. as president took major decisions to cyprus.

Heroes in Cyprus  “ Grigoris Afxentiou’’ national hero of Cyprus. He fought for the ideals of his country since  ‘’Evagoras Pallikarides’’ was also a hero of the liberation struggle , 18 years old student hanged for Freedom of Cyprus.

Currency Cyprus  Official currency Cyprus was the pound until 2008 was replaced by the euro.  The symbols of cyprus pound.

National Anthem  The anthem of freedom written by the Greek poet Dionysios Solomo. Established as a national of Cyprus and Greece and sounds in official ceremonies.  wOzgcUk258 monies.

Religion  The main religion of Cyprus are Orthodox Christians. Taught in all schools and churches Cyprus. This is the church in my village- Dali.