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Male broad-nose. Reference photograph of the species.

Northern shoveler

The broad nose is easy to recognize even before the colors of the plumage become visible: its beak expands sharply towards the end and resembles a small blade.…

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The bend of Omega Beach in the area of Pigenia and Cato Pirgos.

Omega Beach

Omega — long bending bay in the area of Cato Pyrgos and Pigenia. Its outlines gave the beach its name by the last letter of the Greek alphabet.

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A medieval portal inside the Omeriye Mosque.

Omeriye Mosque

The Mosque of Omerie is located in the southern part of old Nicosia. Its building preserves the history of the medieval Augustinian monastery of St. Mary, turned into…

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Old East in the Botanical Garden of Troodos, Amiantos, Limassol district. Reference photography of the species in culture.

Oriental alder

The eastern alder forms green corridors along mountain watercourses. In Karkotis, next to the plane trees, it helps to maintain a cool river environment, sharply different from the…

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Pafos Gate.

Pafos Gate

Paphos Gate — A small vaulted passage in the western part of the fortifications of Nicosia. From here, the road to the south-west of the island began, so…

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Street in the center of Paleochori.

Palaichori

Paleochori is located in the valley of Pitsilia, where the Serrahis River divides the development into two parts. The slopes are occupied by gardens, walnut trees and vineyards;…

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