Cyprusis anisland countryin theEastern MediterraneanSea, off the coasts of Syria and Turkey.Itis thethird largest and third most populous islandin the Mediterranean, and amember state of the European Unionsince May 1, 2004.Ithas a rich, turbulent history stretching back to antiquity.Cyprusis also famed for its lovely hotel resorts, beaches, archaeological sites relating to the cult of Aphrodite, including ruins of palaces, tombs and mosaic-adorned villas.
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