I did not make this up!
They've been using copper on Cyprus for about 6000 years, but they didn't really get into the copper business bigtime until about 2500 BC. The name Copper comes from the Latin term "Cuprium aes", metal of Cyprus.
Bird of Cyprus
The highest point in Cyprus has a pretty strong military presence.
The view from St. Hilarion Castle, north of Nicosia.
The view from St. Hilarion Castle, north of Nicosia.