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Famagusta
[ fah-muh-goo-stuh ]
noun
- a seaport on the E coast of Cyprus, on an inlet of the Mediterranean: castle; large cathedral (now a mosque).
Famagusta
/ ˌfæməˈɡʊstə /
noun
- a port in E Cyprus, on Famagusta Bay : became one of the richest cities in Christendom in the 14th century. Pop: 35 453 (2006)
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The Prince arrived late last night, according to local paper the Famagusta Gazette.
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They had both been accused of attempting to deliver Famagusta to the king of Cyprus, and had been banished.
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Meanwhile, the Turks were pressing the siege of Famagusta, blockading it by land and sea, and sapping slowly up to its walls.
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The Ottoman general pledged himself to protect the people of Famagusta, and secure for them the free exercise of their religion.
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In 1903 measures were taken to develop the fine natural harbour of Famagusta.
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Four of the squadron escaped, and steered for Famagusta in Cyprus, then held by Genoa.
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