CyprusThis book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Cyprus. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life. |
Contents
The Republic of Cyprus The Turkish Republic of North Cyprus | 34 |
The wealthy republic Turkish Republic of North Cyprus Trans | 43 |
RELIGION | 69 |
FESTIVALS | 105 |
FOOD | 113 |
MAP OF CYPRUS | 122 |
Common terms and phrases
Akamas Peninsula Akrotiri Amathus ancient Arabic Armenian Ayia Napa Ayios Bayrami beaches Britain Byzantine celebrated century Christians Church of Cyprus Clerides coast coffeehouse Curium Cypriot community Cypriots live Cyprus's dance Denktash dialect dish eastern Mediterranean eaten economy enosis Episkopi Bay especially ethnic Europe Famagusta famous frescoes Greece Greek and Turkish Greek Cypriot Greek Orthodox icons important independent industry Islamic island Karpas Peninsula kebabs Kyrenia Mountains language Lapithos Larnaca Limassol Lusignan mainland Makarios Maronites Mesaoria Mesaoria Plain meze Middle East monastery Morphou Bay mosque Mount Olympus Muslim Neophytos Nicosia north Cyprus northern olives orchid Orthodox Church Orthodox Festivals Ottoman Paphos district party pastry Persian political popular population religious remains Republic of Cyprus republic's Roman rural Saint Salamis sector southern Today tourist town trade traditional dress Traditionally TRNC Troodos Mountains Turkey Turkish Cypriots Turkish invasion Turkish North Turks turtles Varosha village wine women worn πολλά