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(Turkish: Güzelyurt), Cyprus Named after Aphrodite, who was also known as Theamorfo 'looking like a goddess'. The Turkish name means 'Beautiful Home' from güzel 'beautiful' or 'pretty' and yurt 'home' or 'homeland'.
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