It is currently believed that the most conspicuous geological feature of Cyprus is the collision of the Euro-Asian and African tectonic plates with look place about 80 million years ago. About 25 million years ago, during the Lower Miocene era, the igneous complex of Troodos constituted an isle, while the Mesaoria plain, to the north, […]
The Laona plateau includes Kathikas, Pano and Kato Arodes, Ineia, Drousia, Kritou Tera, Androlikou, and Fasli, all villages of unparalleled natural and cultural wealth. The virgin forest of Akamas is in the northwest of the plateau, the coastal plain of Chrysochous is in the north, the tree-lined valley of Chrysochous is in the east, and […]
A visit to Stavros tis Psokas is recommended for those who like to get acquainted with the mountainous forested landscape of Cyprus and particularly those who like to see on the spot moufflon’s, a unique endemic species of the sheep family. The visitor can approach Stavros tis Psokas through the village of Lysos. Though the […]
Avakas gorge, is about 2 km long originating at Koloni, west of Arodes settlement and ending up in Toxeftra. The gorge is the combined product of valley deepening, the rising of the land in relation to the sea and the subsequent rejuvenation of the river system by deepening vertically the pre-existing river valley. If a […]
Akamas, situated to the extreme north-west part of Pafos, often referred to as Akamas Peninsula, is a rugged, wild and attractive area with unspoilt beaches and rocky coastline. Its flora is undisturbed with some rare plant species. However, Akamas is not simply a natural region with special geology, geomorphology and natural vegetation, but a very […]
In pre-print, a study from researchers with Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, University of Oxford, and Nuffield College, UK, looks at how demographics play a role in the fatality rates of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Because COVID-19 has a much higher mortality rate among older adults, countries with aging populations like Italy have a much higher […]
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Physical Geography of Cyprus
BlogIt is currently believed that the most conspicuous geological feature of Cyprus is the collision of the Euro-Asian and African tectonic plates with look place about 80 million years ago. About 25 million years ago, during the Lower Miocene era, the igneous complex of Troodos constituted an isle, while the Mesaoria plain, to the north, […]
A road trip to Ineia and Laona
BlogThe Laona plateau includes Kathikas, Pano and Kato Arodes, Ineia, Drousia, Kritou Tera, Androlikou, and Fasli, all villages of unparalleled natural and cultural wealth. The virgin forest of Akamas is in the northwest of the plateau, the coastal plain of Chrysochous is in the north, the tree-lined valley of Chrysochous is in the east, and […]
Stavros tis Psokas and Moufflon
BlogA visit to Stavros tis Psokas is recommended for those who like to get acquainted with the mountainous forested landscape of Cyprus and particularly those who like to see on the spot moufflon’s, a unique endemic species of the sheep family. The visitor can approach Stavros tis Psokas through the village of Lysos. Though the […]
The Avakas Gorge
BlogAvakas gorge, is about 2 km long originating at Koloni, west of Arodes settlement and ending up in Toxeftra. The gorge is the combined product of valley deepening, the rising of the land in relation to the sea and the subsequent rejuvenation of the river system by deepening vertically the pre-existing river valley. If a […]
The Akamas Region
BlogAkamas, situated to the extreme north-west part of Pafos, often referred to as Akamas Peninsula, is a rugged, wild and attractive area with unspoilt beaches and rocky coastline. Its flora is undisturbed with some rare plant species. However, Akamas is not simply a natural region with special geology, geomorphology and natural vegetation, but a very […]
How Age Structure of a Country Affects COVID-19 Mortality Rates
BlogIn pre-print, a study from researchers with Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, University of Oxford, and Nuffield College, UK, looks at how demographics play a role in the fatality rates of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Because COVID-19 has a much higher mortality rate among older adults, countries with aging populations like Italy have a much higher […]