CYPRUS

Geographical position

 Cyprus is the third largest and a member state of the European Union.  Neighboring countries are Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Egypt. It is located south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel and Palestine, north of Egypt and east of Greece.  Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate with main characteristics the hot summer and mild winter. Cyprus geography

 Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus.  Nicosia is the biggest city in Cyprus.  The biggest mountain in Cyprus is Troodos.  In Cyprus there are 6 cities: Nicosia, Paphos, Larnaka, Limassol, Kyrenia, Famagusta. The map of Cyprus

Flora and Fauna (plants and trees)  A kind of plant is the Cyclamen chosen as the national flower of Cyprus.  Important is to mention the largest wild animal that is the moufflon, which you will find in Cyprus only.

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.

 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.

 Idalion was an ancient city and Cypriot kingdom. According to tradition, it was founded by ‘Chalkanora’ where he saw the sun, ‘’behold alion '' which means he saw the sun. This is in our village!! Our school is located next to it.

Cyprus Cuisine  The animal milk is heat at high temperatures, and after coagulation, it is cut into large pieces. It is called “Trahanas”.  “Koupepia” is another traditional Cypriot food which is made from minced meat and vine leaves.

 Bamies are baked in the oven with tomato and oil.  Flaouna is a special Easter food. It is a cheese filled pastry, which sometimes also includes raisins or it can be garnished with sesame seeds.

Currency Cyprus  The Official currency in Cyprus was the pound until  Now the currency is euro.

National Anthem  The anthem of freedom was written by the Greek poet Dionysios Solomos. It is established as the national anthem of Cyprus and Greece and sounds in official ceremonies.  com/watch?v=AwOzg cUk258 monies.

Religion  The main religion of Cyprus is Orthodox Christianism. It us taught in all schools and churches in Cyprus. This is the church in my village, Dali.

Dali is a large village in Cyprus. It is located in the south east of the capital, Nicosia. In 2011, it had a population of 5,834. By 2011, the population has almost doubled to 10,466.

Ancient Monuments St George Chapel Cathedral of Panayia Evangelistria Church of Ayios Mamas

Ancient Monuments Ancient Idalion St. Eftihios Chapel - Nisou

Local Museum of ancient Idalion Library

Dali Lyceum

Our school It was built in This year attend 250 students. 22 teachers teach in our school. Lessons start at 7:45 and end at 1:05.

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