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Cyprus is a small Mediterranean island with a population of over 1 million people, most of whom speak Greek as Cyprus' official language. In 1974, Turkey invaded and occupied 37% of northern Cyprus, displacing over 150,000 Greek Cypriots from their homes. Many areas like Famagusta remain empty ghost towns today as their original owners have been prevented from returning. Cyprus has a rich cultural tradition including traditional clothing, cuisine, arts and crafts, and is predominantly Christian Orthodox with many historic churches across the island.
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- 1. Cyprus By MichalisMichael Orionas Vassiliades Christos Mousoulides
- 2. General things thatsomeone should know about Cyprus: • Small island • Mediterranean sea • Population of 1.182 million • Greek is the official language • 9,251 k𝑚2
- 3. • Turkey invadedCyprus in 1974 and captured 37% of island. • 1619 people still missing. • 150 000 Greek-Cypriots where forced to leave their homes on the northern part • Until today they refuse to return that area to its owners. • Famagusta is an empty-ghost town waiting for their owners to return • FAMAGUSTA 2016
- 5. Tradition: Traditional Clothes Everyday Traditional Clothing FormalTraditional Clothing
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- 8. Religion: • 89%-Christian orthodox •Cypriots-deeply religious people • Many beautiful historical churches Cypriot church during Easter
- 9. A few sightsof Cyprus
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- 12. The beautiful beachesof Cyprus
Editor's Notes
- #2 Good morning to everyone. Our names are Michalis, Orionas and Christos and we come from Cyprus.
- #3 Cyprus is a small island in the Eastern Mediterranean sea. It has population of almost one million people.
- #4 Cyprus is a divided country since in 1974, Turkey invaded and captured the Northern part of the island. -1619 people are still missing and no one knows what happened to them. -150 000 people, Greek-Cypriots where forced to leave their homes and become refugees in the Southern part. -Famagusta was an amazing city in 1974. After the invasion the area was taken by the Turks and it become a forbidden area. No one is allowed to pass through and nowadays the town seems like a ghost town…
- #5 Beside the Turkish invasion difficulties, Cyprus managed to survive and it became a very beautiful place. The biggest attractions of the island are its numerous beaches its history and its culture. People are very friendly and religious too.
- #6 Peoples traditional cloths differ a lot from todays outfits. They are not worn anymore, besides cultural events and shows.
- #7 Cyprus cuisine is based in the Mediterranean dietary. Lots of fish, dairy products like halloumi and other local foods olives, crapes and lots of other.
- #8 Traditional arts and crafts are very famous in Cyprus. They are mostly produced by people living in the villages and the mountains.
- #9 89% of the population are Christian-Orthodox people. Cypriots are deeply religious people and therefore one can find lots of churches and monasteries in Cyprus.
- #10 The very first habitats of Cyprus were from Greece.
- #11 The island’s position and the fact that it produced a lot of copper are mainly the reasons that many foreign civilization conquered the island, during the ancient times. Civilizations like the Franks, Venetians, Romans, Ottomans, British and nowadays Turks.
- #12 Troodos mountains transforms during the seasons. There is plenty of snow during winter, colorful spring, sunny summer and golden autumn.
- #13 But the biggest advantage of the island are its beaches. Clean blue waters, sandy or rocky beaches. Noisy or quite ones. Whatever you prefer, you are able to find it in Cyprus.
- #14 We are looking forward to having you in our country, and we are thankful for the great hospitality you are offering us.