Cyprus is a historically rich island located at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, known for its blend of ancient charm and modern culture. It became independent from British rule in 1960 and was divided in 1974 into the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus, with open border crossings between them. The island offers a plethora of attractions including museums, ancient ruins, and various water sports, making it a popular tourist destination.

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Welcome to Cyprus, an island of legends that basks year-round in the light of
the warm Mediterranean sun. A storied past 10,000 years long has seen
civilizations come and go and the likes of everyone from Alexander the Great
to Cleopatra stake their claim here – but then, people do tend to get
possessive when faced with such beauty. Aphrodite made her home on
Cyprus, and travelers throughout antiquity came here just to pay her tribute.

3. Today Cyprus is a modern country that effortlessly marries
European culture with ancient enchantment. Here you will
discover a compact world of alluring beaches and fragrant
mountain peaks, vineyards studded with olive trees and
ancient ruins that stir the imagination , citrus groves and old
stone villages where sweet wine flows as freely as
conversations at the local café.

4. A carefree place where a sense of timelessness is magnified by the
kindness of the people. This official website of the
Cyprus Tourism Organisation is designed to be your electronic entry to the
quiet beauty of Cyprus in all its dimensions. Step inside for an in-depth
look at an island that is as exotic as you imagine – and more accessible
than you might think.

5. It has a very high strategic importance. It forms the intersection of three continents; Europe, Middle East and
Africa. Cyprus was British colony until 1960 when it got its independence. In the year 1974 Cyprus got
divided into two separate states – the north part is called TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) and
the south part called The Republic of Cyprus. The boundary separating the two sides is known as the “Green
Line” it runs through Nicosia (Lefkosa) the capital of both North and South Cyprus. Nowadays there are five
border crossings offering 24 hour unrestricted access for Cypriots and EU citizens to pass through North and
South Cyprus.
Cyprus is the third largest island in the
Mediterranean Sea

6. Tourism in Cyprus is what helps you never
get bored throughout the year.
There are a lot of Museums, Mosques, Churches and
ancient places to discover. Shipwreck museum for example
is where the oldest trading ship ever recovered from sea is.
St. Sophia Cathedral, Arap Ahmet mosque, and Bedesten
are some of the most considerable places to visit. Bellapais
Abbey which was once the home of Lawrence Durrell is
arguably one of the most impressive sites in the
Mediterranean and indisputably one of the most majestic
sites of the island. It is the most impressive Gothic
monument in North Cyprus.

8. For wind surfing, water skiing, mono-skiing, banana riding,
knee boarding, canoeing, wake boarding, power boating and
jet-skiing the shores and beaches of Northern Cyprus are
the place to be! Visitors and owners at Aphrodite Beachfront
Villagein the Guzelyurt area will have the chance to have
lessons from world-class Kite Surfers as part of the
Aphrodite Water sports club. Leaving from Kyrenia harbour
daily are a variety of boat trips. You can sail out west to
Escape beach and sunbathe; snorkel and swim in the calm
shallow waters, or you can sail out east to Alagadi beach
and scuba dive or picnic.

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