Pera Orinis
Pera Πέρα | |
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Pera Location in Cyprus | |
Coordinates: 35°1′56″N 33°15′11″E / 35.03222°N 33.25306°ECoordinates: 35°1′56″N 33°15′11″E / 35.03222°N 33.25306°E | |
Country | Cyprus |
District | Nicosia District |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 1,018 |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Pera Orinis, or Pera Oreinis or Pera ("Orinis" designates the name of the area "Orinis" to distinguish from villages with the same name in other areas), (Greek: Πέρα Ορεινής or Πέρα) is a village in the area known as Tamassos, which is in turn part of the Nicosia District in Cyprus.
Pera is situated near Tamassos dam (built in 2002 ); about one hour walking distance across the Pedhieos river bank.
External links
- Website of the Community Council
- tamassos.org - History and culture of the area; list of churches etc. (in Greek and English).
- - small collection of early morning photos of Pera Orinis.
References
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