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Article: Cyprus at the crossroads.(Northern Cyprus, tourism)
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- Geographical
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- December 1, 2007
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Since Cyprus was split in 1974, its south has been largely prosperous, with a thriving tourist trade. International isolation has prevented similar progress in the north, but has meant that the area's environment remains unspoiled. Now, with Northern Cyprus s economy increasingly dependent on dwdling numbers of overseas visitors, the tourism industry in the Turkish-administered region has an important choice to make
Legend has it that St Hilarion Castle has 101 rooms, the last of which is virtually impossible to find, but leads to an enchanted garden packed with treasure belonging to an ancient Cypriot queen. Unfortunately, those ...