- Cyprus - Wikipedia
A separate Turkish Cypriot state in the north was established by unilateral declaration in 1983, which was widely condemned by the international community and remains recognised only by Turkey These events and the resulting political situation remain subject to an ongoing dispute
- Cyprus | History, Flag, Map, Facts | Britannica
A “golden-green leaf thrown into the Sea” and a land of “wild weather and volcanoes,” in the words of the Greek Cypriot poet Leonidas Malenis, Cyprus comprises tall mountains, fertile valleys, and wide beaches
- Cypriots - Encyclopedia. com
In the Greek Cypriot communities, individual families and the relations established between families on the basis of friendship or ceremonial kinship ties provide the framework for organized action
- Cyprus - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
Since 1974, Cyprus has been divided de facto into the Republic of Cyprus controlled two-thirds of the island in the south, and the Turkish Cypriot one-third in the north, with a buffer zone, maintained by UN peacekeeping forces, between them
- Cultures | Cypriots - History Archive
Cypriot culture is a blend of Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern influences, with unique traditions, music, dance, and cuisine Greek Cypriot culture emphasizes Orthodox Christian religious practices, with significant celebrations like Easter and Christmas
- Culture of Cyprus - history, people, women, beliefs, food, family . . .
On the Turkish Cypriot side, Turkey generally is considered as having liberated Turkish Cypriots, but after 1974 various groups came to identify themselves ethnically and culturally as Cypriots rather than Turks
- What You Should Know About Cypriots - My Cyprus Travel
Their country’s turbulent past and geographical location that crosses three continents have left an amalgamated mark on the Cypriot identity and behaviour With numerous funny traits and cultural etiquettes, we are giving you the low-down on how Cypriots act and everything you need to know about them to understand this hairy species
- Cyprus, The Cypriots, and Country Profile - LearningMole
The Cypriot people are an amalgamation of different cultures and ethnicities, mainly comprising two main groups: Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots The Greek Cypriots are the majority population, constituting roughly 78% of the island’s total residents
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