From Ancient Greek mythology Cyprus is known as the birthplace of the Greek goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. The island is both an ancient land, with 11 thousand years of history and, since 1960, a relatively young independent republic. Its strategic location in the Northeastern corner of the Mediterranean, which since the old days has been the meeting point of great civilizations, has been one of the critical factors influencing the course of the island’s history throughout the centuries and has determined specific blend and diversity of its culture.
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