What country does Cyprus belong to?

The entire island and the Republic of Cyprus is part of the European Union, though this does not quite apply to the northern portion of the island under Turkish control. To understand this situation, the official European Union page on Cyprus explains the details.

Is Cyprus a Greek colony?

In 1925, following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, Cyprus became a Crown Colony. Between 1955 and 1959 Greek Cypriots formed the EOKA organisation, led by George Grivas, to achieve enosis (union of the island with Greece).

Is Cyprus under Turkish rule?

Although the Republic of Cyprus is recognised by the international community as the sole legitimate state, the north is under the de facto administration of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, on which the Turkish Armed Forces are stationed.

Is Greek and Cyprus the same?

Greece and Cyprus have many similarities, but they are two different, independent countries.

Which parts of Cyprus are Turkish?

Is North Cyprus Part of Turkey? North Cyprus is situated below Turkey on the map, and is also known as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) or KKTC in the Turkish language. The main language spoken in North Cyprus is Turkish, however most people also speak English.

Which part of Cyprus is Turkish?

Northern Cyprus (Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs), officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC; Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti, KKTC), is a de facto state that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus.

Is Greece near Cyprus?

listen)), officially called the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean and is located south of Turkey; west of Syria; northwest of the Gaza Strip, Israel, and Lebanon; north of Egypt; and southeast of Greece.

What is the origin of the word Cyprus?

It has a Greek name (Κύπρος/Kypros from κυείν + πορίζει, προορίζει) and all the cities in Cyprus were founded by Greek Achaeans and Greek Cypriots centuries before the Turkish Ottomans invade and settle on the island brutally.

Is Northern Cyprus part of Cyprus or Turkey?

Northern Cyprus (Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs), officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC; Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti), is a de facto state that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus.

Is Cypriot language Greek or Turkish?

Although passports are in both greek and turkish (and english) our language is Greek. Our cypriot dialect is quite similar with ancient greek in many respects as well (I only noticed that recently while I was reading Plato’s Republic). There was a referendum about unification (enosis) with Greece and 96\% of the voters voted yes.

What is the culture of Cyprus?

Culturally and Historically Cyprus is a Greek island. It has a Greek name (Κύπρος/Kypros from κυείν + πορίζει, προορίζει) and all the cities in Cyprus were founded by Greek Achaeans and Greek Cypriots centuries before the Turkish Ottomans invade and settle on the island brutally.