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Famagusta

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Famagusta , Gr. Ammochostos, city (1992 pop. 30,798), E Cyprus, on Famagusta Bay. An important port and a Turkish administrative center, the city was completely evacuated in 1974 when Turkey invaded the island. Before 1974 the majority of the population had been Greek Cypriots. Farming is the main occupation, and there are other light industries. Famagusta occupies the site of ancient Arsinoë, built (3d cent. BC) by Ptolemy II. After the fall (1291) of Acre to the Saracens, Christian refugees greatly increased the city's wealth. The seat (15th-16th cent.) of the Venetian governors of... Read more

Famagusta
Famagusta (Greek: Ammókhostos; Turkish: Mağusa/Gazimağusa), Cyprus Arsinoe Founded during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus... Read more

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CYPRUS Republic of Cyprus Major Cities: Nicosia, Limasso Other Cities: Famagusta, Kyrenia, Larnaca, Paphos, Salamis EDITOR'S NOTE This chapter was adapted from the Department of State Post Report dated September... Read more

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	Football: WE KIN BE MIRACLE MEN TOO; Georgi in vow to give shock treatment to Ibrox players Famagusta star throws down the gauntlet.(Sport) ; ...GEORGI Kinkladze last night warned that Famagusta are ready to follow in the footsteps...Parkhead. He insists the little Cypriot side Famagusta - surprise conquerors of Trabzonspor...goes with it - Kinkladze is confident Famagusta can get the win they need to take to... Read more
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	EURO DRAW LOOKS GOOD FOR RANGERS McLeish's men head to Turkey or Cyprus McLeish's men head to Turkey or Cyprus Anorthosis Famagusta or Trabzonsp or v Rangers Anorthosis Famagusta or Trabzonsp or v Rangers Artmedia or Celtic v Partizan Belgrade or Sheriff Tiraspol ; ...Turkish side Trabzonspor or Anorthosis Famagusta, of Cyprus, in the third qualification...Rangers will be heading for Cyprus as Famagusta lead the Turks 3-1 from the first leg...will be confident of turning it around." Famagusta hosted this week's first leg tie in Nicosia... Read more
	Football: Rangers get Famagusta in qualifier.(Sport) ; ...By SAM McLEOD RANGERS will play Famagusta in Cyprus next Tuesday in their quest...Trabzonspor the lead before half-time but Famagusta held on and Rangers will meet the...ON THE MEND: Hemdani; THROUGH: Famagusta celebrate in Turkey Read more
	SOC: Anorthosis Famagusta 0 Anderlecht 0 result ; ...Australia) 08-03-2000 SOC: Anorthosis Famagusta 0 Anderlecht 0 result NICOSIA, Aug 2 Reuters - Anorthosis Famagusta (Cyprus) 0 Anderlecht (Belgium) 0...000 REUTERS djw KEYWORD: SOCCER EURO FAMAGUSTA RESULT 2000 AAP Information Services... Read more
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	Famagusta focus must be absolute for Rangers ; ...of them when they take on Anorthosis Famagusta. A trip to Inverness beckons tomorrow...this game is. Alex will be delighted as Famagusta seem to be an easier option than Trabzonspor...I don't think there is any doubt that Famagusta is the better team to get because, at... Read more

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