Peristerona, Famagusta Explained

Peristerona
Pushpin Map:Cyprus
Pushpin Relief:y
Coordinates:35.2156°N 33.7592°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Cyprus
Subdivision Type1: • District
Subdivision Name1:Famagusta District
Subdivision Type2:Country
Subdivision Type3: • District
Subdivision Name3:Gazimağusa District
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto

Peristerona (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Περιστερώνα) is a village located in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, 6km (04miles) south of Lefkoniko, in the Mesaoria plain. The name means "pigeon nest". Peristeronona is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus.[1] According to Northern Cyprus, Peristerona is part of Peristeronopigi.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peristerona. www.prio-cyprus-displacement.net. https://web.archive.org/web/20180906205647/http://www.prio-cyprus-displacement.net/default.asp?id=611. 2018-09-06. 2018-09-06.