When did the Republic of Cyprus become independent?
Correct answer: 1960
JTP
The correct answer is Feb 19, 1959. There should be more definitive sources. Wikipedia is not accurate.
luckycatfay
Now it's divided into Greek and Turkish sectors with nogo strip between North and south.
Vel
Was living in Turkey in 1974. Was an unsettling time for the military families living off base at the time.
PaPaJohn
JTP, That is when it was founded. Britain gave it, it's independence August 16, 1960.
Krystallis
Divided in two following an invasion by Turkey in 1974 and forced removal of 40% of the population from their homes... So sad 😢
Player #25874027
luckycatfay, Following a war on the island.
Independence, isn’t it great
Daedalus
Cyprus is a reflection of modern geopolitics. Nicosia is a beautiful city and the Greek sector, a civil society.
Mr Erdogan and Turkish political reality is at odds with being a NATO member. Democracy and Western norms and freedoms is absent.
SQinfoNUTS
luckycatfay, Yes it is and that is just wrong.