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Archaeology
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Cyprus has many archaeological sites. Hundreds of years ago, people created mosaics such as the one above to decorate their floors and walls. Each mosaic is made of very many tiny colored stones.
Archaeology
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Many mosaics depicted ancient stories and legends about humans and animals.
Archaeology
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Some archaeological sites are actually large tombs for ancient rulers and other royalty.
Archaeology
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Columns, such as those seen here, held up the ceilings of huge temples and homes.
Economy
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Cyprus has a great farming economy. Olive, carob, various fruits and vegetables, and grains are all grown here.
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Grapes are used for making wine.
Economy
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Cyprus also has a great tourism industry.
Famous People
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Mr. Dengtash, former leader of the Northern Turkish Republic of Cyprus. His famous quote is “The only true Cypriot is the donkey.” This meant that only donkeys belonged to Cyprus, all the people belonged to other nations and therefore could not be together in one Cypriot nation.
Famous Person
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Archbishop Makarios is a famous leader of Cyprus. His grave is constantly guarded by a soldier.
Famous People
Festivals
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The Northern Turkish Republic of Cyprus does not have as much tourism as the south, but it tries to attract artists and visitors with music and art festivals.
Festivals
Arts
Arts
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Pottery is an art form that originally came to Cyprus from Greece.
Arts
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Many pots have intricate designs.
Arts
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Clay Art of Bishop Makarios.
Arts
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This pottery company originally was in the north, but had to move south when the island was divided.
Arts
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Lace.
Animals
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Pelicans and other sea animals, such as turtles, call Cyprus home.
Animals
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Cats roam the streets of Cyprus. Many of them are feral.
Animals
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Lizards abound in Cyprus.
Animals
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More lizards.
Animals
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Cyprus is known for its donkeys. Some donkeys are used for farming; some donkey herds are wild.
Animals
Religion
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Women are required to cover their shoulders and legs to enter some churches.
Religion
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Modern Mosaic.
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Church
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Islaam---this is Arabic writing inside a mosque.
Geography
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By the sea.
Geography
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In the mountains, with many waterfalls.
Conflict
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This airport has been abandoned since the island was divided in 1974.
Conflict
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Grenades used in the conflict.
Conflict
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The city of Varosha has been abandoned since 1974 since its inhabitants fled Turkish troops who had invaded the island.
Conflict
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Varosha
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This is from the National Struggle Museum in the southern part of Nicosia. This museum honors the Greek Cypriots who died when the island was divided.
Conflict
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This is the National Struggle Museum in the north part of Nicosia. This museum honors the Turkish Cypriots that died during the division of the island.
Conflict
Education
Education and Language
Language and Famous Persons
Current Events
• POLITICIANS want to find some way of stopping Greek Cypriots from gambling at casinos in the north by taxing their ill-gotten gains.