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Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea at about 70 km south of Turkey and about 100 km west of Syria. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus is a republic. Nicosia (Lefkosia) is the capital of Cyprus. From 1974 in the north of the island exists the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (this part is only recognized by Turkey). It is believed that the goddess Aphrodite was born on Cyprus. She is the Greek goddess of fertility, love and physical beauty. Cyprus is a popular holiday destination because of its beautiful beaches and the various attractions. Especially the Troodos Mountains is worth a visit. Other sights on Cyprus are: the Archeological museum in Pafos, Kourion ancient theater at Limassol, the Tombs of the Kings necropolis in Pafos, the mosaic from the 2nd century in Paphos and amathus (remains of the kingdom between Larnaka and Limassol). Eating on Cyprus has a lot of Greek influences, but called often different. Typical dishes are meze (a kind of tapas), afelia, tava and kleftiko. The Cypriot wine is recommended together with the Cypriot Keo beer.

Golf is defined as a game outside on a special job is played using a golf ball and golf club that a Set of steel or titanium can be. The golfer turn the ball in a series of holes in the fewest possible number of strokes. Each club that is used is specially designed for the Different Are needed for the golf ball from the tee into the hole. The hole is on the green at the end of each job, the fairway. Each has its own fairway baanvorm and length, with increasingly different obstacles and hurdles. A wedstrijdbaan has eighteen holes. The golf begins with the exit from the tee with the golf club called the driver. Now you use different types of clubs: woods, irons and putter. Which club you always used depends on the situation on the Golf Course and da distance that you still must answer. The woods are especially important for the long distance, for example, a precise pass from Bunker require irons as the pitching or sand wedge. Otherwise, the putter, which is specially made for the green, and is used to the golf ball in the hole ultimately saving.

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