Episkopi Cantonment ( el, Φρουρά Επισκοπή, tr, Episkopi Kantonu) is the

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, a

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on the island of

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, administered as a

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. It is located in the northwestern part of the Western Sovereign Base Area (Akrotiri), one of the two areas which comprise the territory. Although it is not the largest of the British

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bases on the island, it is home to both the civilian and military administration headquarters of the Sovereign Base Areas. Episkopi is the current command centre of

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Etymology

The word 'Episkopi' in Episkopi Cantonment's name comes from the Greek word Επισκοπικός meaning "Episcopal." The cantonment was named so due to the site previously serving as the bishop's seat of an Orthodox diocese.

Transportation

Paved motorways and other smaller roads connect the cantonment area with the rest of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.

References

Geography of Akrotiri and Dhekelia Capitals of British Overseas Territories Military of Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia {{UK-gov-stub

Etymology

Transportation

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