Mesaoria

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Mesaoria is the central plain of Cyprus, known for its fertile agricultural land and its role as a key geographical and historical region of the island.

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Mesaoria canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical region
plain
borderedBy Kyrenia Mountains
Troodos Mountains
climate semi-arid
contains Nicosia
capital region of Cyprus
numerous villages
rural communities
country Cyprus
crossedBy Pedieos River
Yialias River
economicRole major contributor to Cypriot agriculture
GreekName Μεσαορία
hasCharacteristic fertile agricultural land
hasFeature expansive open landscapes
hot dry summers
limited natural forests
low rainfall
mild winters
relatively flat terrain
seasonal watercourses
sparse natural tree cover
hasLandUse irrigated fields
rain-fed fields
hasSoilType alluvial soils
clay soils
historicalSignificance key region in Cypriot history
site of ancient settlements
knownFor agricultural production
cereal cultivation
citrus cultivation
olive cultivation
vine cultivation
languageOfToponym Greek
Turkish
locatedIn Eastern Mediterranean
central Cyprus
locatedOn island of Cyprus
linked to: Cyprus
partOf Republic of Cyprus controlled area
linked to: Cyprus

de facto Northern Cyprus controlled area
regionType inland plain
separates Kyrenia Mountains
Troodos Mountains
TurkishName Mesarya
usedFor intensive agriculture

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Morphou historicalRegion Mesaoria