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| − | '''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]
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| − | ==Bible==
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| − | Cyprus is mentioned in Acts 13 of the [[Bible]], which records [[Paul]] as having traveled there on one of his missionary journeys. [http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/acts/acts13.htm]
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| − | ==Miscellaneous==
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| − | Approximately 78% of Cypriot citizens identify as members of the Greek Orthodox Church.
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