World Directory, Europe, Cyprus, Nicosia, Nicosia District

Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus, a status it has enjoyed for 1000 years since the 10th century, though its beginnings date back 5000 years to the Bronze Age. It lies roughly in the centre of the island in the Mesaoria Plain, flanked by the beautiful northern range of Kyrenia mountains with its distinctive 'Pentadaktylos" - the five finger mountain. There are various suggestions as to the origin of the name Nicosia - or 'Lefkosia' In Greek - but the most likely one is linked to the popular tree, the tall 'Lefki ' which once adorned the city.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Orkney Islands

Westray is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, with a population of around 550 people. Its main village is Pierowall, with a heritage centre, the ruined Lady Kirk and ferries to Papa Westray.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Jersey

The Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown dependency off the coast of Normandy, France. As well as the island of Jersey itself, the Bailiwick includes the nearly uninhabited islands of the Minquiers, Écréhous, the Pierres de Lecq and other rocks and reefs. Together with the Bailiwick of Guernsey it forms the grouping known as the Channel Islands.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, English Channel, English Channel

The Isle of Wight's mix of breathtaking countryside, golden beaches, fabulous attractions and a head-spinning number of things to do will make your Isle of Wight holiday, short break or day trip here an experience you'll never forget.

World Directory, Europe, Sweden, Vastra Gotaland, Bohuslan

Marstrand is a seaside town in Kungalv Municipality, Västra Götaland County in western Sweden. It has held city privileges since 1200. The most striking feature about Marstrand is the 17th century fortress Carlsten, named after King Carl X Gustav of Sweden. The town got its name from its location on the island Marstrandsön. Recently the town has expanded to the neighbour island Koön, which has bridge access to the mainland.

World Directory, Europe, Sweden, Gotland, Gotland

Visby is the only city on the Swedish island of Gotland; it is arguably the best-preserved medieval city in Scandinavia and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among the most notable historical remains are the 3.4 km long stone wall called Ringmuren ("the Ring Wall"), that encircles the city and the old church ruins.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Tijarafe is a municipality in the Canary Islands in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is situated on the west-northwestern coast of the island of La Palma. Tijarafe is linked with the highway that encircles the whole island and is located west of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and NW of the Las Palmas Airport.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Tenerife, a Spanish island, is the largest of the seven Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Shetland Islands

Fair Isle is an island off Scotland, lying around halfway between Shetland and the Orkney Islands. 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) in length and 2.4 kilometres (1.5 miles) wide, it has an area of 768 hectares (3 square miles), making it the tenth largest of the Shetland Islands.

World Directory, Europe, Netherlands, Frisia, Friesland

Terschelling is a municipality and an island in the northern Netherlands, one of the West Frisian Islands.