Cyprus Geography Flashcards

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Briefly describe Cyprus geography

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Cyprus is wealthy with natural resources shaped by the Mediterranean climate fostering rich Flora, including Juniper citrus trees and olive trees and serves as in habitat for migrating birds and endangered sea turtles as well as wild donkeys at Kapaz National Park

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What makes Cyprus a mixed culture?

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Various civilisations from Romans to British have left their cultural legacies as long witj architectural treasures for Lusignan and Venetian era, including cathedrals in famagusta and Nicosia. Medieval and renaissance military structures at the like the castle of Kyrenia and elaborate fortification in Famagusta and Nicosia 

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What is the difference between north and south Cyprus on a daily basis

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Since 1974 the Turkish community has emphasised its Turkish and Islamic identity celebrating it own holidays and the Greek side maintains ties with Greece and uphold traditional customs like Easter.

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What makes up Local cuisine in Cyprus.

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Cyprus has numeral culinary traditions from Levant, Anatolia and Greek however halloumi, bulgur pilavı and sucuk are purely Cypriot.

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How is local cuisine identified in Cyprus?

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Cyprus Meze accompanied by popular music and dancing becomes an attraction on its own local drinks like comandaria and zivaniya also work as identification object of the local cuisine

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What things make up Cyprus local cuisine?

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Meze in Cyprus plays an essential role often taking place of the main course while fresh fruits and vegetables are part of every meal and Cyprus has been famous for its wine

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