Rivers of Cyprus

Overview

The island of Cyprus has a relatively small number of rivers, with most being short and impermanent. The majority of these rivers are fed by melting snow until late April, while others are seasonal winter torrents that dry up during the summer.

Characteristics

Most of the 35 rivers and streams in Cyprus are shallow and originate in the mountains. They experience autumn and winter floods due to atmospheric precipitation, which is their primary source of water. During the winter months, these rivers overflow their banks and can cause flooding. However, in the hot summer period, they become shallow and dry up.

List of Rivers

The following is a list of notable rivers flowing through Cyprus:

* Akaki River
* Alicos
* Atsas
* Vasilikos
* Garillis
* Diarisos
* Yermasogea
* Karkotis
* Cooris
* Kryos River
* Xeropotamus
* Limnatis
* Limnitis
* Maroni (Cyprus)
* Ovgos
* Pedieos
* Pentashino
* Peristerone
* Serakis
* Setrachos
* Stavros yis Psokas
* Tremifos
* Ha Potami
* Ezous
* Elia
* Yalias

Notes

The rivers of Cyprus are generally small and non-permanent, with the majority being seasonal winter torrents that dry up during the summer. The longest rivers on the island are approximately 50-70 km long.

References

Note: This list is not exhaustive and may not include all rivers flowing through Cyprus.