Elaea (promontory of Cyprus)
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Elaea or Elaia was the ancient name for a promontory of Cyprus
, near the ancient city of Knidos. The cape lies within the territory of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
.
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
, near the ancient city of Knidos. The cape lies within the territory of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus or North Cyprus , officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus , is a self-declared state that comprises the northeastern part of the island of Cyprus...
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