This document provides information about Cyprus, including its geography, cities, flag, currency, and history of division. It discusses the capital Nicosia and largest cities Limassol, Larnaca, Famagusta, and Kyrenia. Traditional Cypriot food like halloumi, souvlaki, and koupepia are described. Cypriot dances, festivals including an annual wine festival, and the village of Chloraka/Khloraka and its primary school are summarized. The document aims to give the reader an overview of key facts about Cyprus through both historical and modern perspectives.

1. Cyprus

2. Cyprus our island
Few feelings can compare to that of sinking your toes into warm sand…
of the sun kissing your skin, and your senses taking in the fresh, salty
breeze and the endless views of glittering blue waters.
This idyllic scene is one that can be enjoyed for the most part of the
year in the island of Cyprus

3. Cyprus
Cyprus is an island-
country in the Eastern
Mediterranean and the
third largest and third
most populous island in
the Mediterranean.
Cyprus is located in
Western Asia, south of
Turkey, west of Syria and
Lebanon, northwest of
Israel, north of Egypt,
and southeast of Greece.

4. Cyprus has six cities:
1. Nicosia
2. Limassol
3. Larnaca
4. Famagusta
5. Kyrenia
6. Paphos
The capital of Cyprus is
Nicosia. Cyprus estimated
population is 800 000.
Greek and Turkish are the
official languages of Cyprus,
but English is widely spoken
and understood.

5. Cyprus flag
Cyprus currency is
euro

6. Cyprus Problem
Cyprus is divided, due to the Turkish invasion at
20th of July 1974. The Turkish troops invaded
and occupied the 37% of the island. Since then,
the northern part of our country is under
Turkish occupation.

8. Unfortunately Nicosia remains the only divided European
Capital as the imaginary green line divides the city in two…

9. Nicosia
Nicosia is the capital and seat of government of
Cyprus, and as such is the farthest southeast of all
EU member states capitals. It has been continuously
inhabited for over 4,500 years and has been the
capital of Cyprus since the 10th century. It’s the only
and last divided capital of Europe…

10. Limassol
Limassol is the second largest urban
area in Cyprus after Nicosia, with an
urban population of 183,658 and a
metropolitan population of
239,842. Limassol has been ranked
by TripAdvisor as the 3rd up-and-
coming destination in the world.

11. Larnaca
Larnaca is a city on the southern
coast of Cyprus and the capital of
the wider district. It is the third-
largest city in the country, after
Nicosia and Limassol, with a
metro population of 144,200 in
2015.[2]

12. Famagusta
Famagusta is a city on the east coast of Cyprus. It is located east of Nicosia and
possesses the deepest harbour of the island. During the medieval period Famagusta
was the island's most important port city. It’s an occupied city by the Turkish troops.

13. Kyrenia
Kyrenia is a city on the northern coast of Cyprus noted for its
historic harbour and castle. It’s an occupied city by the Turkish
troops.

14. Our town!

15. Paphos – Our hometown
Paphos is a coastal city in the
southwest of Cyprus and the capital
of Paphos District. In antiquity, two
locations were called Paphos: Old
Paphos, today at Kouklia, and New
Paphos.

17. According to a myth Aphrodite, the Goddess of Beauty, was born in
Paphos! It is also believed that she used to take her bath at Latsi area
near Paphos!!!
Aphrodite
Baths
Aphrodite
birth place

18. Traditional food
Eating in Cyprus is serious business, as food is a huge part of the
culture and locals take dining to heart – you’ll rarely spot
Cypriots gathered around a table without a couple of plates to
snack on. With a rich history and a location that crosses three
continents, the island has seen a variety of influences, all of
which colourfully add to the local gastronomy.

19. Halloumi
Ιt is probably Cyprus’ most famous product.
The cheese is produced by combining a mixture of goat’s and sheep milk,.
Halloumi’s high melting point means it can be easily fried or grilled, or served
cold alongside freshly sliced watermelon; the perfect summer dinner.

20. SOUVLAKI: Cypriot-style souvlaki consists of small chunks of charcoal-grilled meat on a
skewer, and a large amount of fresh salad filling. It’s a very popular meal, as many
locals catch up over a pitta of souvlakia.
SOUVLA: Similar in look to souvlaki but different in taste is souvla, comprising large chunks
of meat slow-cooked on a large skewer over a charcoal barbeque, called foukou in Greek.
The meat is neck and shoulder of either pork, lamb, or chicken. This food is seen as the
king of meat dishes in Cypriot cuisine

21. • Koupepia (stuffed vine leaves) and gemista
The Cypriot variety of the dolma uses minced meat, rice, onions, tomatoes and a
mixture of herbs. This filling is then carefully wrapped in fresh vine leaves.
• Makaronia tou fournou
Popularly known in Greece as pastitsio, the Cypriot version differs for its use of
cheese, which is no other than halloumi, sprinkled with dry mint. Large pasta
tubes, béchamel sauce and a tomato-y minced pork are the main ingredients
used. The dish is usually prepared in a large oven pan.

22. Cypriot dances
• Cypriots really know how to have fun and they are very proud of their
traditional and folk music and dances. Rembetika and tsifteteli are
among the most popular dances on the island, and the same goes for
sousta, hasapiko, tatsia, antikristos, syrtos and zeimbekiko.

23. Even if you don’t understand the lyrics of our songs you
will surely enjoy the sound and enjoy watching us
dancing. After all, through music and dance you can get
a great taste of the Cyprus culture.

24. Festivals in Cyprus -wine festival
The biggest and most popular wine
festival is held annually in Cyprus,
on the last week of August and the
first week of September in the
municipal park of Limassol.
Products of the major wineries of
Cyprus are at the festival. Having
bought a glass of wine, you can
taste all the wines without
limitation. In addition to wine
tasting, everyone can participate in
the traditional pressing of the
grapes, listen to the music, watch
creative performances, and enjoy
traditional Cypriot dishes and
sweets.

25. Festivals in Cyprus
Anthestiria” is a celebration of
nature and spring awakening. The
traditions of this celebration took
its beginnings in Greece, which
held celebrations in honour of
Dionysus, the God of wine and
fertility. The “Anthestiria” festival
programme icludes floral
exhibition, flower parade,sale of
flowers, music and dance
performance.

26. Our village!

27. Chloraka/Khloraka (Our village)
• Chloraka is built to the west of Paphos and is located at an altitude of 50 metres from the
sea. It is located at a valley with a view towards the horizon of the sea which is lost in the
Mediterranean Sea.
• It is a place with beautiful beaches and intense opposites. With old and modern
buildings, natural environment and culture which combines Greece, Europe and Middle
East with hotels, restaurants , bars , coffee shops as well as hospitable residents. Its main
characteristics are its beaches with their secluded rocks, the clear blue waters and its
golden beaches. The whole village is a balcony to the Mediterranean with rocky slopes,
tremith trees and green fields. It is a perfect location which never loses its charm. It is a
decoration with a lot of history and famous people.
• The name Chloraka can be found in Venetian maps dated to 1400. Verbal sources inform
us that it was previously known as Prastiorizo or Praskiouro which mean green tail. This
came from the shape that the houses formed on the edge of the valley, while its base
had land where trees were planted and that created a green tail.

28. Chloraka/Khloraka
• As the community became more populated, many residents did not
want to ruin the prosperous land towards the sea, so they built houses
further up where the vegetation was always soft , which in Greek is
chloro . Therefore the name of the village was then changed into
Chloraka.
• The first residents were shepherds and farmers who built their farms
on the edge in order to watch the sea for pirates and Sarakineans so
that they could have time to hide their belongings.

29. Our school
• Near the church of St. Nicholas and near the Community
stadium of the village there is our primary school of
Chloraka. The school is consisted of two parts. The old
school building and the new one. The old school is a high
architectural art sample. For the villagers this building is not
only an embellishment, but the sacred space for them,
where they learned their first letters, and where they lived
the best perhaps moments of their lives, regardless of
whether the licking was a daily routine.

30. The old school building

31. The new building

32. We are looking forward
to welcome you to our
country!!!!