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    Cyprus: The Island Of Saints
    Cyprus: The Island Of Saints
    Cyprus: The Island Of Saints
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    Cyprus: The Island Of Saints

    By Mabel Van Niekerk

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    Cyprus, because of its connection with many saintly men in ancient history is some times referred to as the “The Island of Saints”. The beautiful island of Cyprus was chosen to be the first place to receive the new message of faith with the advent of Christianity. Every year Cyprus effortlessly attracts holiday makers that come in search of the fantastic Mediterranean climate, stunning scenery, the ancient history, the friendly and welcoming people and the relaxed Cypriot lifestyle.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMabel Van Niekerk
    Release dateMay 12, 2012
    ISBN9781476479118
    Cyprus: The Island Of Saints
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    Mabel Van Niekerk

    Mabel van Niekerk's main passion in life is travel. She enjoys writing about her many travel experiences and documenting reference books to provide more information about towns and cities in countries she found fascinatingly different from her homeland, South Africa.She is also passionate about crafting and enjoys writing reference books about the various crafts she has mastered and enjoys.Mabel has now turned her hand to writing books for young children, as she recalls the stories she told her own children many years ago.

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      Cyprus - Mabel Van Niekerk

      Cyprus – The Island Of Saints

      By

      Mabel Van Niekerk

      SMASHWORDS EDITION

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      Cyprus – The Island Of Saints

      Copyright 2012 Mabel Van Niekerk

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      Content

      Cyprus

      The major towns of Cyprus are

      Larnaca

      Limassol

      Nicosia

      Paphos

      Ayia Napa

      Paralimni

      Best Beaches in Cyprus

      Phinikoudes Beach

      Kapparis Beach

      Agia Thekla Beach

      Pachyammos Beach

      A Brief History of Cyprus

      Climate

      The People and Their Culture

      Sea Turtles in North Cyprus

      Religion

      Accommodation

      Getting Around Cyprus

      Cuisine

      Kleftiko

      Souflakia

      Yemista

      Koupepia

      Mousakas

      Shieftalies

      Meze

      Souzoukko

      Fruit

      Loukoumades

      Dhaktyla or Khateyfi

      Vasilopitta

      Olive oil and olives

      Wine

      Cheese

      Coffee

      Things to Do and See in Cyprus

      Visit museums and ancient buildings

      Sanctuary of Aphrodite

      Baths of Aphrodite

      Panagia Limeniotissa Basilica

      Ancient Churches

      Visit the Paphos Harbour and Castle

      Golfing

      Pafos Marathon

      Night Life

      Shopping

      The Capital City – Nicosia

      Getting There

      Cyprus

      Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is a Eurasian island country in the Eastern Mediterranean, situated east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea; it is mountainous on the north and south and the south coast is covered with plains.

      As Cyprus is a member of the European Union English is widely spoken here, although Greek and Turkish are the main languages spoken by the Greek-Cypriot and the Turkish-Cypriot. The tourist industry does in most cases speak French and German as well. The currency used here is Cypriot Pound.

      The capital city of Cyprus is

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