7th edition soft-laminated road map of Cyprus, with several supplementary maps and a regional introduction in 5 languages. Fully indexed, this map is detailed, durable, water-repellent and easy to re-fold, with a write-on/wipe-off surface. Discover more destinations with Borch Maps, e.g. Athens, Crete, Turkish Coast, Tuscany, and many more... at www.borch.com á Cyprus, the "Isle of Aphrodite", has it all: sleepy mountain villages, cedar forests, orange groves, vineyards, medieval castles, superb sandy beaches, and last but not least: a long and fascinating history documented by archeological finds dating back to 7000 BC and earlier. Situated between Orient and Occident, Cyprus has been occupied by Phoenicians, Persians, Egyptians, Venetians, Ottoman Turks, Rome, Byzantium, and the British, and all cultures have made their individual mark on the Island. Cyprus is comparatively prosperous, though the invasion of 1974 - when the Turks occupied nearly 40% of the island and every third Cypriot became a refugee in his own land - left deep scars. Nevertheless, the Cypriots remain a very cheerful and generous people. Luxury hotels provide superb accommodation and the splendid food testifies that hearts can be won through the stomach, even on the "Isle of Aphrodite"!