Cyprus


Cyprus the divided Island - Cyprus the Island of love....... A Review of the Cyprus Problem

Cyprus, Europe's easternmost Mediterranean isle, lies at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. Yet it is the European cultural identity that sets the tone of the island's infinitely varied character.

The birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, Cyprus offers a magical blend of romance, history and relaxation in a superb setting - virtues that help make the island a perfect year round destination for holiday makers.

Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean with an area of 9.251 sq. kilometers. It has a maximum length of 240 kms from East to West and a maximum width of 100 kms from North to South.

It is situated at the northeastern end of the East Mediterranean basin at a distance of 380 kms north of Egypt, 105 kms west of Syria and 75kms south of Turkey. The Greek mainland is some 800 kms to the west. The nearest Greek islands are Rhodes and Carpathos, 380 kms to the west.

The latitude of Cyprus is 34° 33'-35° 34' North,
and its longitude 32° 16' - 34° 37' East.

Cyprus' population at the end of 1994 was 729.800. Population distribution by ethnic group is 84,5% Greek Cypriots including Maronites, Armenians and Latins and 12,5% Turkish Cypriots. Foreigners residing in Cyprus account for 3% of the population. Prior to the invasion the two communities lived together in roughly the same proportions (4 Greeks: 1 Turk) in all the six administrative districts.

Note:
Prior to the Turkish invasion (July-August 1974) the two communities lived together in roughly the same proportions (4 Greek Cypriots: 1 Turkish Cypriot) in all the six administrative districts of the Island. Since the invasion, over 40,000 Turkish Cypriots living in the occupied area have emigrated, with the result that today they constitute only 12,5% of the population compared to 18% before July 1974.

Population of main towns: (End 1994)
Lefkosia (Nicosia): 188,800
Lemesos (Limassol): 146,200
Larnaka (Larnaca): 65,300
Pafos (Paphos): 35,300

Additional Information on:
Government and Regime
Language
Land & and Crops
Climate

Limassol, city and chief port of the Republic of Cyprus, lies on Akrotiri Bay, on the southern coast, southwest of Nicosia; it is the island's second largest city . . .

Internet and computer technology can play an important role in the peace-building efforts. They facilitate communication among people who have little chance of personal contact and provide a medium where many new ideas are born. The Peace-Cyprus.org team, recognizing this fact, came together with the goal of promoting the use of technology in the peace-building efforts for the Cypriot people. By providing an environment for all people of Cyprus irrespective of ethnic background, language or religion to express themselves peace-cyprus.org aims to increase awareness about ongoing peace-building efforts, increase participation in them and provide a forum and tools for the organization of new peace-building projects.

Links to Additional Information on Cyprus

The electronic version of the Cyprus Mail, providing news from Cyprus wherever you are in the world.

Other peoples experiences about Cyprus. Here's where you can get tips, meet members, and build your own web pages, or select a city to explore.

Greek OnLine Newspaper Politis OnLine.

Simerini (Greek Newspaper).

The Cyprus Weekly is an English Newspaper, offers a variety of news and features, with emphasis on political developments, human rights, the environment, tourism and finance, but also the arts, music, and sports.
THE CYPRUS WEEKLY is an independent publication, without any political affiliation, but with strong views of its own, expressed in punchy editorials.

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As a result of the 1974 Turkish invasion in Cyprus, 1619* Greek-Cypriots were reported as missing. Most of them were soldiers or reservists, captured during the battles by the Turkish invasion force. Among them, however, were many . . . .

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