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CYPRUS
GEOGRAPHY
Cyprus
is the third largest Mediterranean island with a total area
of 3,572 square miles (9,251 sq.km). It is situated between
three continents at the crossroads of one of the most ancient
and traditional sea routes of the world and is at a flying
distance of less than three hours from the heart of Europe.
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This
strategic location of the island has played an important role
in its continuing development into a financial and tourist centre.
The estimated population of Cyprus is 700,000, 80% of which
are Greek Cypriots, 18% Turkish Cypriots, and 2% Armenians,
Maronites, British and other European expatriates. Nicosia is
the capital of the Republic of Cyprus with a population of approximately
210,000. |
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It
is situated roughly in the centre of the island and is the seat
of government and main commercial centre. Limassol is situated
in the south, has 180,000 inhabitants and is the main commercial
port of Cyprus with a booming tourist industry. Larnaca and
Paphos are the third and fourth largest towns respectively with
populations of 60,000 and 40,000. The latter two are also tourist
resorts and each has an International Airport. The south-east
tip of Cyprus is also an important tourist resort with its endless
coastline of rocky coves and sandy beaches.
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