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Area:	9,251 sq km
Capital:	Nicosia
Language:	Greek, Turkish
Currency:	Euro
	Turkish Lira
Population:	784,301
Coastline:	648 sq km

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Historical Plances in Guzelyurt

In Guzelyurt there is the Guzelyurt Museum. The museum houses a collection ranging from the prehistoric age of Cyprus to the Byzantine period. St. Mamas Monastery, also in Guzelyurt, dates back to the 18th century and contains art going back to the 16th century.

When in Lefke you can visit Soli and Vouni Palace. The Vouni Palace was constructed in the 5th century by the Persian sympathizer Doxandros, the king of the city of Marion, to keep the settlements supporting the Greeks (Soli) under control.