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Describes the topography, history, society, economy, and governmental structure of Cyprus. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Landforms of Northern Cyprus, United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus, Mesaoria, Pentadaktylos, Morphou Bay, Karpass Peninsula, Cape Apostolos Andreas, Elaea. Excerpt: The United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus runs for more than 180.5 km along what is known as the Green Line and has an area of 346 km². The zone partitions the island of Cyprus into a southern area effectively controlled by the Republic of Cyprus government (which is the de jure government for the entire island save for the British Sovereign Base Areas) and often referred to as the Greek Cypriot side, and the northern area administered by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, also referred to as the Turkish Cypriot side. The term Green Line refers to the cease fire line that de facto divides the island nation of Cyprus into two, cutting through the capital of Nicosia. It was first established in 1964, when Major-General Peter Young was the commander of a "peace force", a predecessor of the present UNFICYP. After stationing his troops in different areas of Nicosia, the general drew a cease-fire line on a map with a dark green crayon, which was to become known as the "Green Line". The Green Line became impassable following the July 1974 invasion by Turkey which, euphemistically called "Peace Operation", intervened by air, sea, and land, capturing approximately 8% of Cyprus territory in response to a short lived Greek Cypriot coup. When the coup dissolved, the Turkish Armed Forces advanced to capture approximately 37% of the island and meet the "Green Line". The meandering green line marks the southernmost points that the Turkish troops occupied during the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus in 16 August 1974. With the self-proclamation of the internationally unrecognized Turkish Republic ... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=859140 ... Read more

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The geography of Cyprus entails the physical and human geography of Cyprus, an island country situated in the Eastern Basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The third largest island in the Mediterranean (after the Italian islands of Sicily and Sardinia) and the world's 81st largest, it is located south of the Anatolian peninsula (Asia Minor), or modern-day Turkey, of the Asian (or Eurasian) mainland. As such, it may be included in Western Asia or the Middle East: At a confluence of Western Asia, Southern Europe, and Northern Africa, Cyprus has had lengthy periods of mainly Greek and intermittent Anatolian, Levantine, Byzantine, and British influences. It is sometimes included in Europe, and has been a member of the European Union since 1 May 2004. Cyprus measures 240 kilometres latitudinally and 100 km (62 mi) longitudinally, with Turkey 75 km (47 mi) to the north. Other neighbouring territories include Syria and Lebanon to the east (105 km and 108 km (67 mi), respectively), Israel 200 km (124 mi) to the southeast, Egypt 380 km (236 mi) to the south, and Greece to the west-northwest: 280 km (174 mi) to the small Dodecanesian island of Kastellórizo (Meyísti), 400 km (249 mi) to Rhodes, and 800 km (497 mi) to the Greek mainland. ... Read more

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Chapters: Akrotiri and Dhekelia. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 37. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia are two UK-administered areas on the island of Cyprus that comprise the Sovereign Base Areas military bases of the United Kingdom. The bases were retained by the UK following the granting of independence and the eventual transition of Cyprus from a crown colony to an independent sovereign state. The United Kingdom demanded and succeeded in continuing to occupy a portion of Cyprus in the form of military bases because of the strategic location of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea in pursuit of UK interests. The bases are split into Akrotiri (Greek: ; Turkish: , along with Episkopi Garrison, is part of an area known as the Western Sovereign Base Area or WSBA) and Dhekelia (Greek: ; Turkish: Dikelya, along with Ayios Nikolaos, is part of the Eastern Sovereign Base Area or ESBA). The Sovereign Base Areas were created in 1960 by the Treaty of Establishment, when Cyprus achieved independence from the British Empire. The United Kingdom desired to retain sovereignty over these areas, as this guaranteed the use of UK military bases in Cyprus, including RAF Akrotiri, and a garrison of the British Army. The importance of the bases to the British is based on the strategic location of Cyprus, at the eastern edge of the Mediterranean, close to the Suez Canal and the Middle East; the ability to use the RAF base as staging post for military aircraft; and for general training purposes. In 1974, following a military coup by the Greek-Cypriot National Guard attempting to achieve Enosis (union with Greece), Turkey invaded the north of Cyprus, leading to the establishment of the internationally unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. However, ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1025144 ... Read more

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Northern Cyprus offers magnificent beaches, superb scenery and a wealth of historical remains, from the ruins of classical Salamis to romantic Crusader castles perched along the spectacular Kyrenia mountain range. Tourism is developing only gradually, so the landscape is unspoilt, uncrowded restaurants offer delicious Turkish cuisine and prices remain extremely reasonable. All this, plus reliable sunshine and the friendly welcome of the people, explains why northern Cyprus is becoming an increasingly popular destination for holidays. This illustrated guide provides all the information needed for an enjoyable visit: accommodation, transport, nightlife and eating out are covered, as well as the history, culture and flora of the area, suggested touring routes and an A-Z gazetteer. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Harvard International Review, published by Harvard International Relations Council, Inc. on June 22, 2002. The length of the article is 803 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Not yet (E)United: Cyprus and Accession. (Global Notebook).(European Union membership not expected to change internal divisions)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Author: Alexander Blenkinsopp
Publication: Harvard International Review (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2002
Publisher: Harvard International Relations Council, Inc.
Volume: 24Issue: 2Page: 11(2)

Article Type: Brief Article, Statistical Data Included

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Presents the geography, history, and customs of the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus. ... Read more

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A book for the whole family
This is a very good book for children. It uses simple and straight forward language making it readable for kids and interesting as well. I would highly recommend this book to Cypriots with kids who live overseas. The book will introduce the young readers to the beautiful culture and problemsof the divided island. ... Read more