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Kicsit többet Ciprusról… április 23-án két vendégünk ( Elena Savvidis és Thanos Savvidis) érkezett a ciprusi partneriskolából (Kissonerga Primary School), hogy Ciprus történelmével, kultúrájával ismertessen meg bennünket április 23-án két vendégünk ( Elena Savvidis és Thanos Savvidis) érkezett a ciprusi partneriskolából (Kissonerga Primary School), hogy Ciprus történelmével, kultúrájával ismertessen meg bennünket. Közel 100 diákunk gyűlt össze a tornateremben és hallgatta meg az előadást, majd perdült táncra, s próbálta ki a ciprusi népi játékot. Közel 100 diákunk gyűlt össze a tornateremben és hallgatta meg az előadást, majd perdült táncra, s próbálta ki a ciprusi népi játékot.

The island of beauty and love The island of beauty and love

The Republic of Cyprus is a European island nation in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea island nation Mediterranean Seaisland nation Mediterranean Sea

History of the island The history of the island can be traced back over 10,000 years. *The Athenians,* the Persians, *the Egyptians,* Alexander the Great,*the Romans *Eastern Byzantine Empire, *Arab invasions *Richard of England, *Venice

Demographics island's population: Greeks 77%, Turks 18%, 5% other ethnicity. island's population: Greeks 77%, Turks 18%, 5% other ethnicity.GreeksTurksGreeksTurks After 1974, about Turks from Anatolia settle in the north. Moreover, about Greeks from the Former Soviet Union, in particular Georgia, moved to south Cyprus After 1974, about Turks from Anatolia settle in the north. Moreover, about Greeks from the Former Soviet Union, in particular Georgia, moved to south Cyprus The major part of Greek Cypriots, belong to the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Cyprus (Cypriot Orthodox Church), whereas most Turkish Cypriots are Sunni Muslims. There are also small Roman Catholic, Maronite and Armenian Apostolic communities in Cyprus. The major part of Greek Cypriots, belong to the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Cyprus (Cypriot Orthodox Church), whereas most Turkish Cypriots are Sunni Muslims. There are also small Roman Catholic, Maronite and Armenian Apostolic communities in Cyprus.Cypriot Orthodox ChurchSunni MuslimsRoman CatholicMaronite Armenian ApostolicCypriot Orthodox ChurchSunni MuslimsRoman CatholicMaronite Armenian Apostolic Greek is the predominant language in the south, Turkish is spoken in the north and by some Greek Cypriots, too. English is widely understood, and is taught in schools from the primary age. Greek is the predominant language in the south, Turkish is spoken in the north and by some Greek Cypriots, too. English is widely understood, and is taught in schools from the primary age.English

CYPRUS WEATHER Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate, with intensely hot summers and short winters. In the spring, from March to mid-May, it is often warm and sunny in the day and a little chilly at night. The countryside is full of birds and wild flowers, making it an excellent time of year for walkers, botanists and bird-watchers. Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate, with intensely hot summers and short winters. In the spring, from March to mid-May, it is often warm and sunny in the day and a little chilly at night. The countryside is full of birds and wild flowers, making it an excellent time of year for walkers, botanists and bird-watchers. Towards the end of May, the temperature starts to rise, and reaches a peak in July and August. Towards the end of May, the temperature starts to rise, and reaches a peak in July and August. September and October are two of the most popular months, because although the land is parched and dry, the intense heat has gone and the sea is still warm. Towards the end of October, the weather usually starts to change. September and October are two of the most popular months, because although the land is parched and dry, the intense heat has gone and the sea is still warm. Towards the end of October, the weather usually starts to change. December, January and February see the most rain. Very occasionally there is even snow on the hills, but this rarely settles for long. Even so, there are often days of bright sunshine, and winter can be a good time to visit historical sites, walk in the hills or paint wild flowers. The table below gives a general idea of the weather in Cyprus. December, January and February see the most rain. Very occasionally there is even snow on the hills, but this rarely settles for long. Even so, there are often days of bright sunshine, and winter can be a good time to visit historical sites, walk in the hills or paint wild flowers. The table below gives a general idea of the weather in Cyprus.

The Republic of Cyprus is divided into six districts : Lefkosia (the capital), Ammochostos, Keryneia, Larnaka, Lemesos, and Pafos. The Republic of Cyprus is divided into six districts : Lefkosia (the capital), Ammochostos, Keryneia, Larnaka, Lemesos, and Pafos.LefkosiaAmmochostosKeryneia LarnakaLemesosPafosLefkosiaAmmochostosKeryneia LarnakaLemesosPafos

Nicosia (Lefkosia) The divided capital The divided capital Europe’s only military divided city. A constant reminder of the tragedy and injustice which Cyprus suffered in 1974, the year Turkish troops invaded and occupied 1/3 of the island, including the cities of Kyrenia, Famagusta and a part of Nicosia

- 40% Refugees = 200,000 people refugees people refugees - One in Three Hundred Missing = 1619 people missing - One in eighty four killed = 6,000 people killed - 37% of the island of Cyprus is illegally occupied for 31 years - Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus is the ONLY divided city in the world Results

Combination of old and new

Limassol (Lemesos) The second-largest city in Cyprus, Limassol is the island's main industrial centre and port. It is also the focus of Cyprus' wine industry. In September, the town holds a wine festival, at which wine and food are served free. During the pre-Lenten Carnival, Limassol bursts into celebration, with bands, gaily decorated floats and dancing. The city is an important tourist destination, and has great beaches backed by cafés and tavernas. The second-largest city in Cyprus, Limassol is the island's main industrial centre and port. It is also the focus of Cyprus' wine industry. In September, the town holds a wine festival, at which wine and food are served free. During the pre-Lenten Carnival, Limassol bursts into celebration, with bands, gaily decorated floats and dancing. The city is an important tourist destination, and has great beaches backed by cafés and tavernas.

Limassol Castle stands guard over the old harbour and houses the Cyprus Medieval Museum. There is also a Folk Art Museum, the Limassol District Archaeological Museum and, in the Municipal Gardens, a small zoo. Limassol Castle stands guard over the old harbour and houses the Cyprus Medieval Museum. There is also a Folk Art Museum, the Limassol District Archaeological Museum and, in the Municipal Gardens, a small zoo.

Pafos – The birthplace of Aphrodite  Small town (55 000)  UNESCO Cultural and natural treasures of the world heritage  Main tourist attraction  International airport  Peaceful, easy-going way of leaving  Great surroundings and physical environment

Kissonerga village Kissos and ner[g]a (Ivy) (water) South-west of Cyprus (Pafos district) 1km from coast line Population: 1600 Occupations: Clerks, hotel employees, farmers, self employed Products: bananas, olive trees, vegetables One primary school and one kindergarten Boom of building industry

Pupils: 153 – Classes : 7 About 30 pupils have at least one parent not Cypriot (UK, GER, FIN, BUL, RUS, GRE, SWI, ROM) 11 teachers + 2 special education + 2 stuff TARGETS: Implementation of technology, Creativity, Learning how to learn, Small projects, Having fun while teaching and learning, Knowing about the occupied areas, Respecting the environment Problems: Small area and lack of special rooms