When did Cyprus gain independence?
February 19, 1959
Cyprus/Founded
What language do Cyprus speak?
Greek
Turkish
Cyprus/Official languages
Cyprus has two official languages: Greek and Turkish. The island is divided into two, and the Cypriot Turks live to the north, the Greek Cypriots to the south. Around 2.7\% of each also speak the minority languages Armenian and Arabic, and most of these also speak Greek.
Is Cyprus a safe country?
Overall, Cyprus is a safe country and has seen less violent crime on the streets or elsewhere than other European countries of similar size. However, crime-related incidents do occur as does the petty crime.
Is there oil in Cyprus?
Cyprus has substantial offshore acreage in the Levant Basin, estimated by the U.S. Geological Survey to contain mean recoverable resources of 1.7 billion barrels of oil and 122 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of natural gas.
Is Cyprus rich?
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| Rank | Country | GDP-PPP ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Cyprus | 42,832 |
| 39 | Lithuania | 42,091 |
| 40 | Spain | 42,074 |
| 41 | Estonia | 41,892 |
What is the Cyprus dispute?
The Cyprus dispute, also known as the Cyprus conflict, Cyprus issue, or Cyprus problem, is an ongoing dispute between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots.
Is the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus recognised by Turkey?
Only Turkey recognises the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, while there is broad recognition that the ongoing military presence constitutes occupation of territories that belong to the Republic of Cyprus.
What happened in Cyprus in 1974?
The 1974 Cypriot coup d’état, initiated by the Greek military junta, was followed five days later by Turkey’s invasion, leading to the occupation of the northern part of the internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus.
How did Cyprus become a Greek island?
Cyprus experienced an uninterrupted Greek presence on the island dating from the arrival of Mycenaeans around 1100 BC, when the burials began to take the form of long dromos. The Greek population of Cyprus survived through multiple conquerors, including Egyptian and Persian rule.