A solitary island in the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus has a rich history of visitors of seafaring travelers from neighboring countries and empires. From the Assyrians to the Egyptians, the Persians to the Romans, Cyprus has seen hordes of visitors disembark on her shores over the centuries – each leaving their distinctive mark on the varied […]
The Turkish flag is the official flag of the Turkish Republic and represents an important symbol of national unity, consisting of the color red with a star and crescent in the center. The Turkish flag is referred to as Albayrak (the red flag) and also referred to as Alsancak (the banner) in the İstiklal Marşı […]