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Map of Cyprus

Map of Cyprus.

The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia (Lefkosia).

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Cyprus Flag

Flag of Cyprus.

The flag of Cyprus is white with a copper-colored silhouette of the island (the name Cyprus is derived from the Greek word for copper) above two green crossed olive branches in the center of the flag.

The branches symbolize the hope for peace and reconciliation between the Greek and Turkish communities.

Cyprus - Background Information

A former British colony, Cyprus became independent in 1960 following years of resistance to British rule.

Tensions between the Greek Cypriot majority and Turkish Cypriot minority came to a head in December 1963, when violence broke out in the capital of Nicosia.

Despite the deployment of UN peacekeepers in 1964, sporadic intercommunal violence continued forcing most Turkish Cypriots into enclaves throughout the island.

In 1974, a Greek Government-sponsored attempt to seize control of Cyprus was met by military intervention from Turkey, which soon controlled more than a third of the island.

In 1983, the Turkish-held area declared itself the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus', but it is recognised only by Turkey.

A two-year round of UN-brokered talks - between the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, to reach an agreement to reunite the divided island - ended when the Greek Cypriots rejected the UN settlement plan in an April 2004 referendum.

The entire island entered the EU on 1st May, 2004, although the EU acquis - the body of common rights and obligations - applies only to the areas under direct Republic of Cyprus control, and is suspended in the areas administered by Turkish Cypriots.

At present, every Cypriot carrying a Cyprus passport has the status of an European citizen. However, EU laws do not apply to north Cyprus.

Geographically

Middle East - island in the Mediterranean Sea; south of Turkey.

Administrative Divisions

6 districts:

Famagusta; Kyrenia; Larnaca; Limassol; Nicosia; Paphos.

Note:
Turkish Cypriot area's administrative divisions include Kyrenia, all but a small part of Famagusta, and small parts of Lefkosia (Nicosia) and Larnaca.

Independence

16th August, 1960 (from UK).

Turkish Cypriots proclaimed self-rule on 13th February, 1975 and independence in 1983, but these proclamations are only recognised by Turkey.

National Holiday

Independence Day: 1st October (1960).

Note:
Turkish Cypriots celebrate 15th November (1983) as their 'Independence Day'.


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