Republic of Cyprus

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Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti
Flag of Republic of Cyprus
Flag
Coat of arms of Republic of Cyprus
Coat of arms
Republic of Cyprus in dark green, Northern Cyprus, in medium green, and the European Union in light green
Republic of Cyprus in dark green, Northern Cyprus, in medium green, and the European Union in light green
Capital
and largest city
Nicosia
Official languagesGreek
Turkish
GovernmentUnitary presidential republic
• President
Nikos Christodoulides


Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea.

History

Colonization

Cyprus was colonized by the British for almost 100 years. In 1954 and 1955, many people protested against colonialism and were violently dispersed by British authorities. The National Organization of Cypriot Fighters fought to liberate Cyprus from the British and unify with Greece. The Progressive Party of the Working People of Cyprus (AKEL) advocated for peaceful demonstrations. Cyprus achieved independence in 1960.[1]

Independent Cyprus

In the 1960s, Greece and Turkey supported armed conflicts between Greek and Turkish nationalists in Cyprus. AKEL advocated for a union with Greece in 1964. Turks in Northern Cyprus broke away and formed their own state.[1]

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