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# Cyprus
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## Facts
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Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea about 40 miles south of the coast of the modern-day country of Turkey.
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* Paul and Barnabas preached together on the island of Cyprus at the beginning of their first missionary journey. John Mark came along to help them on that trip.
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* Later Barnabas and Mark visited Cyprus again.
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* In the Old Testament, Cyprus is mentioned as being a rich source of Cypress trees.
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