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Tourist attractions in Cyprus by city (1 C) * Lists of tourist attractions in Cyprus (4 P) A. Archaeological sites in Cyprus (2 C, 37 P) B. Beaches of Cyprus (7 P) E.
Pages in category "Lists of tourist attractions in Cyprus" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
The Limassol Zoo (Greek: Ζωολογικός Κήπος Λεμεσού, romanized: Zōologikós Kḗpos Lemesoú) is located within the Limassol Public Gardens, is a 15 acres (6.1 ha) zoological garden in Limassol, Cyprus. It was founded by Mayor Kostas Partaside in 1956. After substantial renovations, the Limassol Zoo was reopened in 2012.
Cyprus has a rich flora and a diverse fauna albeit with relatively few mammals. Like most modern countries, the natural habitats in Cyprus have been steadily disappearing, currently retaining only 20% of its original habitat due to rapid urbanization, usage of forests for commercial purposes, tourism and various other reasons. [1]
The museum was founded by the Photos Photiades Charity, Scientific and Cultural Foundation, and is the largest museum of its kind in Cyprus. Its approximately 2,500 exhibits include various embalmed animals including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and insects.
Tourist attractions in Cyprus (15 C, 6 P) Pages in category "Tourism in Cyprus" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect ...
There are seventeen mammal species native to Cyprus, excluding feral species. [1] Most of the land mammals have been introduced, with only the Cypriot mouse being endemic. The other mammal species present on the islands during the Late Pleistocene, including the Cyprus dwarf hippopotamus, the Cyprus dwarf elephant, and Cyprus genet, are extinct.
In addition to the sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, member states can maintain a list of tentative sites that they may consider for nomination. Nominations for the World Heritage List are only accepted if the site was previously listed on the tentative list. [10] As of 2021, Cyprus recorded eleven sites on its tentative list. [3]