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Intercollege-Larnaca is located in the city of Larnaca on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Cyprus: Cyprus is situated in the northeastern corner of the Mediterranean, at the meeting point of Europe, Asia and Africa. Since the dawn of history, Cyprus has been one of the most interesting areas of the region and has a rich and visible cultural history. Ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Romans along with Crusaders, Byzantines, Franks and Ottomans have all left a powerful legacy for the modern visitor to see and admire. Cyprus is endowed with golden beaches, virgin green forests and other natural wonders. The environment is one of the healthiest in the world, free from pollution and the other ill-effects of industrialized countries. Crime is almost non-existent. Cyprus enjoys a wonderful Mediterranean climate. The weather, however, is not the only attractive feature of the island the Cypriot people are equally famous for the warm and friendly welcome they extend to visitors. The Cyprus economy is booming and political stability is firmly established. In May 2004, Cyprus officially became a member of the European Union and thus bridged Europe to the Middle East and the rest of the world. Having emerged as one of the region's leading business and financial centers, the island enjoys competitive advantages in areas such as tourism, consultancy, shipping, telecommunications, banking, and insurance. Because Cyprus provides an ideal setting for higher learning, it is no wonder that it has become a major international education centre, attracting scholars and students from all over the region. This cultural diversity makes it a forum for international understanding and peace, thus providing a firm foundation for the educational philosophy of Intercollege. Larnaca: The third largest city of Cyprus, Larnaca, is the second commercial port and where the Cyprus International Airport is located. Larnaca can boast of its own contribution to the cultural heritage of Cyprus. Once known as Kition, Larnaca was one of the most important ancient kingdoms of Cyprus and the birthplace of the famous philosopher Zenon who founded the Stoic School. Larnaca is a rapidly expanding tourist resort. Famous sites of Larnaca include its ancient fort, the salt lake, which accommodates colonies of flamingos and other migratory birds, and, nearby, the Tekke of Hala Sultan, an important pilgrimage site for Muslims all over the world. Although it has undergone rapid urban development, Larnaca has retained its character of old mingled with the new. Intercollege-Larnaca:
The College building is 4km to the east of the centre of the town, between the city of Larnaca and the tourist village of Oroklini, only 10 meters from the seafront. The Larnaca Campus is housed in a large, modern, air-conditioned building, with lecture rooms and computer labs, including a computer engineering lab, language labs and numerous computer science labs. We boast our own library, amphitheater and conference facilities. A large restaurant and bar overlooking the sea, and our own gym and beauty salon. Furthermore, Intercollege-Larnaca is possibly the only college in the European Union to boast its own beach!
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