A two-fer for today's Geo Quiz...one island with two cultures. We're searching for the third largest island in the Mediterranean.
photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
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Greeks and Turks make up the island's population of 800,000. But they live separately. Turks in the north, Greeks in the south. UN peacekeepers occupy a green zone in between the two and try to keep things harmonious.
Agios Lazaros Church: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
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The island may be politically divided but the cuisine is a fusion of tastes and traditions:
"You'll find strong Turkish coffee on the menus...along with lamb kebobs, fried squid and octopus, and a spongy white cheese made from goat's milk called haloumi."
Grilled haloumi cheese: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User: Salimfadhley
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So name this island with a split personality and eclectic Mediterranean fare...