Cyprus (meaning Copper from the Latin name Kuprum) has had its history traced back over 9,000 years. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The Greeks became very interested in Cyprus because of its abundance of copper and other minerals. It has always had Country settlers there from Greeks to Romans, Lebanese and British.
The latest course of history was in 1974 when Turkey decided it wanted the North. It is now called the Northern Territory. The inhabitants were given only a few hours to leave their homes so many of the belongings were left where they stood. Even today if you know where to look, you can see a rusty old car with its front door open, just as the owner left.
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