Cyprus

							Introducing ourselves
•Island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
•Neighboring countries include Syria and
Lebanon to the east, Israel to the southeast,
Egypt to the south, and Greece to the north-
west side.
•Its geographical position, between Europe,
Western Asia and Northern Africa often
attracted various conquerors.
•Population:1 000 000
•Cities: Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Famagusta, Kyrenia.
• Area: 9, 251 Km²
•Government: Presidential republic
•Official language: Greek
•Member of the European Union.
•Currency: Euro (€)
•The majority of the inhabitants are dealing with tourism.
•Some of the inhabitants are occupied in agricultural and
veterinarian activities.
Nicosia
•It is the capital of the island.
•Its population amounts to 500 000 inhabitants.
•It is the seat of government, as well as the main
business centre.
•Nicosia is the only capital in the world which is
still divided.
Limassol
•It is the second largest town. It is in the
south of the island.
•Its population amounts to 228 900 inhabitants.
•It is Cyprus main commercial port and an important tourist resort.
• It was one of the ancient kingdoms of Cyprus, named Amathounta.
Paphos
•Population: 50 000 inhabitants.
•It is considered to be a popular sea and a fast developing
tourist resort.
•The inhabitants are dealing with tourism and agriculture.
Larnaca
•Population: 13 900 inhabitants.
•It is the major, International Airport of the country.
•It was one of the ancient kingdoms of Cyprus, named Kition.
   Kyrenia                               Famagusta




•Two cities under Turkish occupation.
•Before 1974, they were important tourists’ resorts
due to their ports and hotels.
•For about 36 years Cyprus faces a serious political problem.
• On the 20th of July 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus and
occupied 37% of the island.
•Cyprus government seeks a just solution to the Cyprus
problem, with the support of the U.N. Organisation.
 Pera Chorio – Nisou is in the suburbs of
    Nicosia.
   It is situated almost in the center of
    Cyprus, close to Nicosia, Larnaca and
    Limassol.
   It is the only village in Cyprus that is
    consisted of two smaller villages.
   It has 4000 inhabitants.
   The majority are occupied in Nicosia.
   5% of the inhabitants are occupied in
    agricultural veterinarian activities.
    75% are specialized or unskilled
    workers.
    20% are employees in governmental
    offices, schoolteachers, professors,
    doctors, pharmacists etc.
                          The name
•Nisou used to be like an island, since it was
surrounded by Yialias river. While the river came
impetuous from the mountains of Machaira, it
was separated in the region of Nisou in two parts,
which joined again to the East. Thus, the village
took the name Nisou.
• Pera Chorio owes its name in its location
according to Nisou. It is the village (chorio)
beyond (pera) the river.
                 Ancient Monuments
 Twelve Apostles Chapel -     St. Marina Church - Nisou
          Nisou




                                  Panagia Tsampika Chapel-
St. Eftihios Chapel - Nisou             Pera Chorio
     St Paraskevi Temple - Nisou




Metamorphosis of Savior Temple – Pera Chorio

                                               St George Chapel
                                                    - Nisou
Fragkos cypress                            The Police Station
                   The Community Council




The Fire Station
                                       Traditional Museum
                          Our school




• It was built in 1952.
• This year attend 187 students.
• 20 teachers teach in our school.
• Lessons start at 7:45 and end at 1:05.
Activities
Ecological activities