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General Information
The Republic of Cyprus-Name of State
Kypriaki Democratia (Greek), Kibris Cumhuriyeti (Turkish), Republic of Cyprus (English) Cyprus gained its independence from British colonial rule in 1960. In 1974 Turkey invaded Cyprus and occupied 36,2% of its sovereign territory. The ceasefire line runs right across the island and cuts through the heart of the capital, Nicosia (Lefkosia), dividing the city and the country. Although its northern part is under foreign occupation, the Republic of Cyprus is internationally recognised as the sole legitimate State on the island with sovereignty over its entire territory.
Location and Area
Cyprus is a small island of 9.251 sq kms (3.572 sq miles), extending 240 kms (149 miles) from east to west and 100 kms (62 miles) from north to south. It is strategically situated in the far eastern end of the Mediterranean (33° E, 35°N), at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, and in close proximity to the busy trade routes linking Europe with the Middle East, Russia, Central Asia and the Far East.
Topography
Troodos massif (southwest); highest point: Olympos (1.953m).
Kyrenia (Keryneia) or Pentadactylos range (north); highest point: Kyparisssovounos (1.024m).
Central plain: Messaoria plain.
There are no perennial rivers, only a few springs and streams.
Climate
Mediterranean, with mild, wet winters (mean daily minimum 5°C, 41°F), and hot, dry summers (mean daily maximum 36°C, 97°F).
Flora and Fauna
Seventeen percent of the island is woodland. The natural vegetation includes forests of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs and flowers. The flora comprises about 1.800 species, sub-species and varieties. About 140 or 7% of these are endemic to Cyprus. There are also 365 species of birds but only 115 breed on the island. Two species and five sub-species have been classified as indigenous to the area.
Among the animals the moufflon is the most noteworthy. It belongs to the sheep family
and is unique in the world
Kypriaki Democratia (Greek), Kibris Cumhuriyeti (Turkish), Republic of Cyprus (English) Cyprus gained its independence from British colonial rule in 1960. In 1974 Turkey invaded Cyprus and occupied 36,2% of its sovereign territory. The ceasefire line runs right across the island and cuts through the heart of the capital, Nicosia (Lefkosia), dividing the city and the country. Although its northern part is under foreign occupation, the Republic of Cyprus is internationally recognised as the sole legitimate State on the island with sovereignty over its entire territory.
Location and Area
Cyprus is a small island of 9.251 sq kms (3.572 sq miles), extending 240 kms (149 miles) from east to west and 100 kms (62 miles) from north to south. It is strategically situated in the far eastern end of the Mediterranean (33° E, 35°N), at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, and in close proximity to the busy trade routes linking Europe with the Middle East, Russia, Central Asia and the Far East.
Topography
Troodos massif (southwest); highest point: Olympos (1.953m).
Kyrenia (Keryneia) or Pentadactylos range (north); highest point: Kyparisssovounos (1.024m).
Central plain: Messaoria plain.
There are no perennial rivers, only a few springs and streams.
Climate
Mediterranean, with mild, wet winters (mean daily minimum 5°C, 41°F), and hot, dry summers (mean daily maximum 36°C, 97°F).
Flora and Fauna
Seventeen percent of the island is woodland. The natural vegetation includes forests of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs and flowers. The flora comprises about 1.800 species, sub-species and varieties. About 140 or 7% of these are endemic to Cyprus. There are also 365 species of birds but only 115 breed on the island. Two species and five sub-species have been classified as indigenous to the area.
Among the animals the moufflon is the most noteworthy. It belongs to the sheep family
and is unique in the world
