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Updated with recent political changes plus other additions
|flag=Flag of Cyprus.jpg
|flag=Flag of Cyprus.jpg
|capital=Nicosia
|capital=Nicosia
|president=Tassos Papadopoulos
|president=Demetris Christofias
|currency=Euro
|currency=Euro
}}
}}
'''Cyprus''' is an island nation in the Eastern [[Mediterranean Sea]]. Its capital is [[Nicosia]]. The southern part of the island is controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, which is recognized by the majority of the world and is a member of the [[European Union]] and the [[United Nations]]. The northern part has been controlled by Turkish military forces since 1974, and has been known as the [[Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus]] since 1983. However, only [[Turkey]] officially recognizes this. [https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/cy.html]
'''Cyprus''' is an island nation in the Eastern [[Mediterranean Sea]]. Its capital is [[Nicosia]]. The southern part of the island is controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, which is recognized by the majority of the world and is a member of the [[European Union]] and the [[United Nations]]. The northern part has been controlled by Turkish military forces since 1974, and has been known as the [[Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus]] since 1983. However, only [[Turkey]] officially recognizes this. [https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/cy.html] Cyprus is the only member state of the EU with a [[Communist]] leader.
With the election of President Demetris Christofias in the Republic of Cyprus, relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus have thawed somewhat, and peace talks between the divided people are due to commence in June 2008 with the ultimate aim or reuniting the island. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7343103.stm]
Cyprus is a popular holiday destination, particularly for the [[British]], with many resorts in the coastal areas. English is widely spoken by the native population, and there is a large population of British ex-patriots on the island. In fact, nearly 13% of the island's population are foreign residents. [http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2006.nsf/All/C608F8AA92367595C22571FC003966FC?OpenDocument&highlight=foreign%20residents]
==Bible==
==Bible==
Approximately 78% of Cypriot citizens identify as members of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Approximately 78% of Cypriot citizens identify as members of the Greek Orthodox Church.
The Euro replace the Cypriotic Pound in 2008
Due to its history as a British colony, motor vehicles drive on the left side of the road and British-style power sockets are used.
[[Category:Middle Eastern Countries]]
[[Category:Middle Eastern Countries]]
[[Category:Islands]]
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[[Category:EU Members]]