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  My country: Cyprus
Updated 28 April 2004, 12.11
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Adonis
Cyprus is one of 10 new countries joining the EU on 1 May 2004.

We've asked 12-year-old Adonis who lives in Cyprus to tell us a little bit about life in his country.


What sports do you play?
Football and volleyball

Who is your sporting hero?
Thierry Henry


What's your favourite TV show?
Sports shows

What's your favourite film?
Harry Potter

What's your favourite book?
The Five Friends Adventure

What's your favourite type of music?
Greek pop and rock; Friends Forever and English pop as well

Who's the biggest international singer/group in your country?
Eminem, 50 cent and Britney Spears


What's your favourite subject at school?
Maths

Fact File
Cyprus
Capital city: Nicosia
Population: 802,000
Language: Greek, Turkish
Currency: Cyprus pound; Turkish lira
How long is your school day?
Five and a half hours

Does your school have any unusual subjects?
No

What's the latest craze at school?
Beyblades


What's your country's national dish?
Souvla (pork or lamb meat barbecued)

Cyprus' capital, Nicosia
What is your country famous for?
Koumandarria (sweet wine) and halloumi (cheese)

What do you like best about your country?
The warm climate, the beach and being able to play in the streets in safety

What does the European Union mean to you?
Security for my country

Adonis, 12, Nicosia, Cyprus


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