Where is Cyprus located in the world map?

EuropeCyprus / ContinentEurope is a continent, also recognised as a part of Eurasia, located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. Comprising the westernmost peninsulas of Eurasia, it shares the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with both Asia and Africa. Wikipedia

Where is Cyprus located in Turkey?

About Cyprus Cyprus is located about 80 km (50 mi) south of the coast of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel, north of the Sinai Peninsula (Egypt) and east of the island of Crete (Greece.) The third largest island in the Mediterranean has a land area of 9,251 km².

Which part of Cyprus is Greek?

The southern portion is an independent republic called the Republic of Cyprus, sometimes referred to as “Greek Cyprus” though this is misleading. It is culturally Greek but is not part of Greece.

How many states are in Cyprus?

six districts
Cyprus is divided into six districts (Greek: επαρχίες; Turkish: kaza), whose capitals share the same name. The districts are subdivided into municipalities and communities. The districts of Cyprus are listed in the table below.

Where is Oroklini in Cyprus?

Oroklini (Greek: Ορόκλινη), or less commonly Voroklini (Βορόκληνη), is a village in Larnaca District, Cyprus, to the north-east of Larnaca.

What does Oroklini stand for?

Voroklini ( Βορόκληνη ), more commonly and unofficially known as Oroklini ( Greek: Ορόκλινη ), is a village in Larnaca District, Cyprus, to the north-east of Larnaca. Its population in 2011 was 6,134, and is mainly divided between Cypriot and British residents. Oroklini mainly refers to the village behind the Oroklini Lake,…

Where is Cyprus on the map?

The above map represents Cyprus. The country is rougly oval-shaped with a peninsula in the northeast stretching into the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Why is Oroklini Lake Special Protection Area important?

Oroklini Lake is designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA) and was subject to a three-year project starting in January 2012 to bring the lake to ″favourable conservation status″.