1. Introducing ourselves

2. Island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Neighboring countries include Syria and Lebanon to the east, Israel to the southeast, Egypt to the south, and Greece to the north- west side. Its geographical position, between Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa often attracted various conquerors.

3. Population: 1 000 000 Cities: Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Famagusta, Kyrenia. Area: 9, 251 Km² Government: Presidential republic Official language: Greek Member of the European Union. Currency: Euro (€) The majority of the inhabitants are dealing with tourism. Some of the inhabitants are occupied in agricultural and veterinarian activities.

4. Nicosia It is the capital of the island. Its population amounts to 500 000 inhabitants. It is the seat of government, as well as the main business centre. Nicosia is the only capital in the world which is still divided.

5. Limassol It is the second largest town. It is in the south of the island. Its population amounts to 228 900 inhabitants. It is Cyprus main commercial port and an important tourist resort. It was one of the ancient kingdoms of Cyprus, named Amathounta.

6. Paphos Population: 50 000 inhabitants. It is considered to be a popular sea and a fast developing tourist resort. The inhabitants are dealing with tourism and agriculture.

7. Larnaca Population: 13 9 00 inhabitants. It is the major, International Airport of the country. It was one of the ancient kingdoms of Cyprus, named Kition.

8. Kyrenia Famagusta Two cities under Turkish occupation. Before 1974, they were important tourists’ resorts due to their ports and hotels.

9. For about 36 years Cyprus faces a serious political problem. On the 20 th of July 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus and occupied 37% of the island. Cyprus government seeks a just solution to the Cyprus problem, with the support of the U.N. Organisation.

11. Pera Chorio – Nisou is in the suburbs of Nicosia. It is situated almost in the center of Cyprus, close to Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol. It is the only village in Cyprus that is consisted of two smaller villages. It has 4000 inhabitants. The majority are occupied in Nicosia. 5% of the inhabitants are occupied in agricultural veterinarian activities. 7 5% are specialized or unskilled workers. 20% are employees in governmental offices, schoolteachers, professors, doctors, pharmacists etc.

12. Nisou used to be like an island, since it was surrounded by Yialias river. While the river came impetuous from the mountains of Machaira, it was separated in the region of Nisou in two parts, which joined again to the East. Thus, the village took the name Nisou. Pera Chorio owes its name in its location according to Nisou. It is the village (chorio) beyond (pera) the river. The name

13. Ancient Monuments Twelve Apostles Chapel - Nisou St. Marina Church - Nisou St. Eftihios Chapel - Nisou Panagia Tsampika Chapel- Pera Chorio

14. St Paraskevi Temple - Nisou Metamorphosis of Savior Temple – Pera Chorio St George Chapel - Nisou

15. Fragkos cypress The Community Council The Police Station The Fire Station Traditional Museum

17. Our school It was built in 1952. This year attend 187 students. 20 teachers teach in our school. Lessons start at 7:45 and end at 1:05.

18. Activities

19. Ecological activities