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Cyprus Rivers are located in various locations across the island. The following table presents all the characteristics of various rivers located in Cyprus, according to their name, their location and their length in (kilometres).

The following table presents all the characteristics of the 56 dams located in Cyprus , according to their name , their type ,  their purpose , the river which they are connected to , their capacity and the year of operation.

Cyprus boasts a Mediterranean climate, offering over 300 days of sunshine each year. Summers are long, hot, and dry, typically spanning from May to October, with temperatures often exceeding 30°C (86°F). Winters, from December to February, are mild and short, with temperatures rarely dropping below 10°C (50°F). Spring and autumn provide pleasant, moderate weather, ideal for outdoor activities. This favorable climate makes Cyprus a year-round destination, perfect for beach vacations, hiking, and exploring the island’s rich history and culture.

Public holidays in Cyprus.

The Cypriot cuisine is very similar to the Greek cuisine, however it has been affected by its many conquerors over the years.  The island’s modern gastronomic culture shows that is has been influenced by flavours of the Middle East, the Mediterranean and East Europe. The cuisine has also been affected by the British conquerors, who occupied Cyprus until 1960.

Cyprus originally had its main airport in Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus. However due to the 1974 war, the airport was occupied by the Turks. Therefore two new airports had to be constructed in order to cater for the people.

Cyprus is a small independent island located in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, and is the third largest island in population and size in the Mediterranean , after Sicily and Sardinia with an area of 9,251 sq. km.The countries surrounding the island of Cyprus are Greece (to the west ), Turkey (to the north), Lebanon, Syria (to the east), Israel and Egypt (to the south).Geographically the island of Cyprus belongs to the Middle East , however due to its strong ties with Europe and in particular with Greece, it is considered a part of west Europe.

Cyprus waterfalls are located in various locations across the island. The most impressive ones are located in Troodos mountain and Platres village.