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The island which lacks any hills or mountains enjoys a pleasant climate for most of the year. The coastal area around
Furthermore, the island is also a free trade zone. This, together with the fact that no visa is required for entry and rules and laws are more flexible than on the mainland makes it a popular tourist attraction in
The island enjoys historic reference in the writings of many explorers and historians. Among these are Ibn Batuta, Marco Polo, and Greek Navy Commander Niarkhous. At that time
Apart from the resorts, restaurants, extensive shopping malls and boutiques, the island is also world renowned for some of its sporting venues.
Apart from land lubber games,
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