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  Nicosia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nicosia is the seat of the University of Cyprus (UCY) and of all the colleges and institutes of Republic of Cyprus.
According to the constitution of Cyprus Nicosia Municipality was divided into a Greek and Turkish sector with two Mayors a representative of the Greek Community which was the majority and a second one representing the Turkish community.
The Mayor of Nicosia is the President of the Union and the Chairman of the Executive Committee.
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 Nicosia, Cyprus
Nicosia (Greek: Λευκωσια, Turkish: Lefkoşa), population 177,410 (1992), is the capital of Cyprus.
Located on the Pedieos River[?], Nicosia is the center of an administrative district, and it is currently the only divided capital city in the world, with the northern (Turkish) and southern (Greek) portions divided by the "Green Line", a demilitarized zone maintained by the United Nations.
Nicosia was the scene of extreme violence in the period just prior to independence, and since the Turkish invasion of 1974, part of the city's northern sector has been inside the boundary of a United Nations buffer zone.
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 Capital City Nicosia Cyprus - Lefkosa
Nicosia Cyprus probably became the centre of administration and the island's capital city in either the 9th or the 10th century.
Nicosia Cyprus became the seat of the Pasa, the Greek Archbishop, the Dragoman and the Cadi.
Nicosia Cyprus, as the seat of government, constituted the main place of political conflicts during the period of liberation from the British rule in 1955-1959.
www.turkishcyprus.com /about-trnc-capital-city.html   (988 words)

  
 Cyprus national football team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
UEFA membership followed in 1962, and the next year was even more momentous as Cyprus won their first international - beating Greece 3-1 on 27 November in a friendly, and that was followed by another victory against Lebanon 2 years later when Cyprus won that particular encounter 2-0 in a friendly.
Cyprus drew 1-1 with holders Denmark and claimed seven points in their qualification campaign for 1996 European Football Championship.
The Cyprus team played its home matches at different venues all around the country; Until 1974, Cyprus used for home venue the Old GSP Stadium in Nicosia, while sometimes the stadiums in Famagusta were used.
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 Nicosia - Cyprus - Mark Moxon, Travel Writer
The fascination of Nicosia is not only the physical division of the city into South Nicosia (in Cyprus) and North Nicosia (in the Turkey-occupied northern part of the island), but the fact that locals can't cross the borders.
Nicosia is a city that's had a tough time, and the constant reminders of conflict have a funny effect on the mind.
Cyprus really does seem to be free of the kind of tourist hassle you encounter with irritating frequency in other parts of the world, and that's a blessing.
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 Cyprus Island - Information - Areas - Nicosia
Nicosia though, has a history dating long before that period, and has been the capital of the island since 1192, when a French Royal family, the Lusignans, made it their capital.
Nicosia today, has nothing really left of the French period, except the churches, and what one still sees is the structure of the town after the Venetians.
In the next 20 years, Nicosia experienced a series of transformations both in the natural environment, as well as in the social environment, due to the demanding pressure for the development of the city.
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 Nicosia :: Cyprus
Cyprus is taking preventive measures but authorities say there is no cause for concern as no cases have been detected on the island.
The authorities are on full alert, implementing a strict monitoring programme and have banned the import of living poultry from countries suspected of being affected by the avian influenza.
The Cyprus Poultry Association said that there is no risk of contracting the virus by eating poultry meat and eggs, since the virus is not food-borne.
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 + Cyprus hotel nicosia cyprus +   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Nicosia (Cyprus)
It was certainly subsequent to the eighth century that Leucosia or Nicosia replaced Constantia as the metropolis of Cyprus, for at the (Ecumenical Council of 787 one Constantine signed as Bishop of Constantia; in any case at the conquest of the island in 1191 by Richard Coeur de Lion Nicosia was the capital.
Previously Nicosia was the residence of the Mutessarif of the sandjak which depended on the vilayet of the Archipelago.
Since the Turkish occupation of 1571 Nicosia has been the permanent residence of the Greek archbishop who governs the autonomous church of Cyprus.
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 Nicosia, North Cyprus
The name of the capital city of Northern Cyprus dates back approximately 2,250 years to the original settlement of Ledra, which was later renamed Lefkotheon, but was also sometimes referred to as Ledron.
Since the seventh century A.D., Nicosia has been the capital of Cyprus (except for a brief period during the Venetian period) because the Arab raids made so many coastal settlements unsafe.
"Nicosia is not divided into districts in the usual sense of the word; the only divisions that could be drawn would be by the different populations of the town.
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 Nicosia, Cyprus, Pictures
Nicosia (Greek Levkosía; Turkish, Lefkosa), city in northern Cyprus, capital of the country, on the Pedhieos River.
Nicosia is mainly a commercial and administrative center and has some small-scale manufacturing industries.
The Lusignan kings held Nicosia until it was captured in 1489 by the Venetians.
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 NICOSIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus, a status it has enjoyed for 1000 years since the 10th century, though its beginnings date back 5000 years to the Bronze Age.
Seat of Government, Diplomatic headquarters and cultural centre of Cyprus, the capital presents two distinct faces: the old, original part of the city, surrounded by sturdy Venetian walls over 400 years old, and a busy modern metropolis which has a population of 171.000 together with the suburbs.
The skull and a bone from the hand of the saint are kept in a silver gilt case, in the church which is decorated with fine frescoes and icons.
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 Nicosia cyprus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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 Nicosia travel guide - Wikitravel
Nicosia, known as Lefkosia (Λευκωσία) in Greek, Lefkoşa (Lefkosha) in Turkish, is the centrally located capital of Cyprus.
Politics aside, Nicosia is a little short on both the archaeological treasure troves and beaches with pulsating nightlife that bring most visitors to Cyprus.
Nicosia's sights are concentrated in the Old City, surrounded by a picturesque star-shaped city wall whose moat has been converted into a pleasant park.
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 Nicosia News
NICOSIA - A ship bound for Syria from North Korea and detained in Cyprus on an Interpol alert for suspected arms smuggling was carrying air defense systems, Cypriot authorities said on...
NICOSIA, Cyprus The ruling party of Premier Ferdi Sabit Soyer in the breakaway Turkish Cypriot state said it withdrew from the coalition government on Friday to end long-running policy disagreements, provoking...
Turkey's invasion of Northern Cyprus in 1974 and its continued occupation are one of the main threats to the country's hopes of becoming a member of the European Union.
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 Cyprus
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, with a total area of approximately 9250 km2, of which 63% is under the control of the Cyprus government.
The Cyprus Milk Industry Organization is responsible for the collection of cow’s milk and, more recently, sheep and goat milk in some districts, and for its distribution to pasteurising plants or cheese-making factories.
The percentage of funds for research on animal production in Cyprus is approximately 0.75% of the GDP, which is low compared with many countries and needs to be increased.
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 MyCyprusRentals.com-my rentals in cyprus
Holding the seat of government and diplomatic headquarters, Nicosia presents two distinct faces: the historic, original part of the city, surrounded by sturdy Venetian walls over 400 years old, and a busy modern metropolis which has a population of 171.000, together with the suburbs.
Nicosia also serves as the cultural capital of Cyprus.
The central Eleftheria Square links old Nicosia with the elegant modern city that has grown up outside the walls, where hotels, offices, restaurants and gardens blend happily with the fine old houses and colonial buildings of this cosmopolitan city.
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 Nicosia cyprus
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 nicosia cyprus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, has one unfortunate distinction - it is now Europe's only militarily divided city.
Nicosia, the capital city in the heart of Cyprus...
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Nicosia, Cyprus.
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 Nicosia Cyprus - Cypriot Capital - IndigoGuide Nicosia
Nicosia - climate and culture of the capital of Cyprus
Nicosia came to prominence in The Middle Ages with a succession of visits from a number of historical heavyweights.
The sacking of Nicosia by the Ottomans in 1570 turned it into a ghost town and it would be a further three hundred years before fortunes revived under the British.
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 Cyprus News Agency: News in English (PM), 99-08-09   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Nicosia, Aug 9 (CNA) -- Cyprus' Scouts will give a hearty reception to the vessel operating the Mediterranean Peace Cruise, an event aiming at promoting cooperation and brotherhood among the youth of Mediterranean countries.
Nicosia, Aug 9 (CNA) -- Nearly one in every four citizens of the Republic were studying on a full-time basis during the academic year 1997-98, an official report says.
Public expenditure on education at all levels reached 217,5 million Cyprus pounds which accounted for 13,8 per cent of the state budget and 5,0 per cent of the island's GDP (one Cyprus pound is trading at 1,85 US dollars).
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 Nicosia Cyprus - information
Nicosia the capital of Cyprus is one of the oldest cities in this part of the world, today is a sophisticated and cosmopolitan place in the Eastern Mediterranean, rich in history and culture and combines its historic past with the amenities of a modern city.
Much of the charm and beauty of Nicosia is to be found in the old city with its labyrinthine alleyways and elegant courtyard houses.
On 13 December 1959, Makarios was elected President of the Republic of Cyprus and Nicosia officially became capital of the Republic of Cyprus.
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 Beaches in nicosia cyprus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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 Nicosia Hotels - Cyprus Vacation Packages
We are please that you have taken an interest in Nicosia which has been the capital of Cyprus for 1000 years.
Located within the Messoria plain, which is in the center of the island, Nicosia is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges.
When you come to visit Nicosia you will enjoy the beauty and fascination of two distinct ways of life, the older colonial styles and the newer metropolitan.
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 Cyprus Automobile Association
The Cyprus Automobile Association (CAA) is a non-profit organization governed by an elected council.
It was established in 1933 with the aim of offering assistance to the private motorist, in Cyprus as well as when travelling abroad, and to promote the interests of car owners in general.
The CAA is the organiser of the Cyprus Rally and the National Rally Championship.
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 Hilton Cyprus Hotel Nicosia | special Internet rates.
Hilton Cyprus Hotel is the only five star hotel in Nicosia and has a total of 298 questrooms.
True to it's reputation the hotel is a symbol of luxury and the choice of many business as well as leisure travellers.Hilton Cyprus is surrounded by beautiful green gardens which give you the sense of tranquility while the hotel instills the feeling of great warmth and hospitality.
Hilton Cyprus Hotel is located near the city centre and the shopping centre,five minutes from the Conference Centre and thirty-five minutes from the International Airport.The hotel is also a few minutes away from most cultural sites.
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 WorldTravelGate.net® - The History of Nicosia, Cyprus.
efkosia, the capital of Cyprus is better known to foreigners by its mediaeval name, Nicosia.
It lies just to the north of the geographical centre of the island at an elevation of 160 metres and is being traversed by the seasonal stream of Pediaios.
It was only about 1000 years ago that Lefkosia (Nicosia) became the capital of Cyprus at a time when the island's rulers were forced to withdraw inland in order to protect themselves from the raiding Saracens, who were marauding the coastal towns.
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 Properties for sale in Nicosia - buy property for sale in Nicosia Cyprus
Park Mansions is situated in one of the most elite areas in Nicosia, next to the Presidential Palace, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the private Junior English Schools.
Properties for sale in Nicosia Cyprus are available to suit a wide range of investment budgets.
If you are serious about buying property or apartments for sale in Nicosia Cyprus then contact us and we will help you find the property or apartment to meet your needs.
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 Nicosia-Northern Cyprus
Nicosia flourished during the lusignan era and churches and palaces were built.This glorious period in the history of city enden in 1489 when the Venetians captured Cyprus.The Venetians demolished most of the Lusignan monuments,including churches and palaces and used the masonry to fortify the city against the anticipated ottoman invasion.
After the conquest the city gained new vigour and mosques and baths and other institutions to meet the requirement of its new masters were established, and a new building activity began.
The mosque which was built in 1845 carries the name of the Turkish governor at the time that it was erected.In the construction of its floor,stone lids from nearby Lusignan graves were used as buildind material.
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