Constantinople.

 Constantinople (Κωνσταντινούπολις) (Constantinopolis) was the capital of the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Roman Empire in different periods.

In ancient times this place was a port city. Because Byzas from the Greek city of Megara created a settlement on the strait of Bosporus. On the strait the Mediterranean Seas and the Black Sea connected. He was the legendary founder of this city.

Later there were many rulers who controlled Constantinople. The Spartans, Athenians, Macedonians, and Persians fought for power.

Emperor Constantine I made a capital at Byzantium called "New Rome".

The Hagia Sophia is a famous architectural design work. This church was built by Justinian I. About six years 10, 000 workers created this building.

Constantinople saw different rulers and events. People with many religions visited this city.

In XIII century, Constantinople fell. It was in April 1204.

But this city kepts its history and buildings.

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Phoenicia.

Phoenicia was an ancient civilization in the Mediterranean Sea. Name of this country is translated from the Ancient Greek language as the "land of palm trees".

Country had its own important things for history. For example, in 334 B.C.E. Alexander the Great came in Phoenicia and conquered Baalbek.

Also, civilization had kings and cities. Ahiram (c. 1000), Hiram I (969-936 B. C.), Pygmalion of Tyre (820-774 B. C.). People in Phoenicia had Phoenician and Punic languages. Canaanite was the religion in this country.

Ancient civilization had trades with other ancient countries, such as: Egypt and Greece.

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Why do I like Fall?

I like fall because I was born during this season. There are many beautiful landscapes. Leaves on the trees turn yellow, red, and orange. In early fall weather is warm. Blue sky, bright sun, warm air, and the crunch of leaves under the feet.

Also I like the Mediterranean Sea in September and October. It looks very beautiful!

Cyprus Island.

I like the Mediterranean Sea in September or October. So last two years my family and me had summer holiday on Cyprus, in Paphos city. It is Greek part of Cyprus island. Moon landscape, blue sky, hot weather, people with smiles, warm Mediterranean Sea...

Also on this nice island many people are talking on Russian language, even some natives. Paphos city has Russian shops where there are buckwheat, magazines, and other Russians goods. In villiages there are houses with commom swimming pools. On the tree growing different fruit granatium, oranges, and etc. Its very tasty!

On Cyprus as well there are many British people. Because in Great Britain often grey sky and rains. English shops also popular on Cyprus island, English magazines are interesting. So Russian and English speech are often heard in Greek part of Cyprus.

Native people talking on Greek language to each other, but international English they know too.

Country has two airports in Paphos and Larnaca. In Larnaca airport more bigger than Paphos. Island doesn't have railroads, just buses and cars.

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Malta.

Malta is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It stays between Italy and North Africa. Malta is the first country where I was abroad. After the end of my elementary school we travelled to Malta to study English language.

The Mediterranean Sea is the first sea which I saw. I was just ten years old. I have very good memoried about it!

Spring and summer on island are warm. People can swim in the sea or in pool. At the beginning fall there was also hot weather. Blue sky and bright sun can make your mood better.

On Malta I began learning English and understand mathematics. But in that time I learned in Russian school. I found new friends and good teachers. It was very good practice for me. Just we missed our usual things such as food and weather.

My first fly by plane was on Malta. We lived there for eight months. It was really nice!

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