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Talking about the political situation of Cyprus, it became independent of Britain in the year 1960. After this, in 1974, Turkey captured the Turk -dominated Northern Cyprus. Türkiye only recognizes this part of the country. While the southern part is called Cyprus Republic. Whose capital is Nicosia. Let’s know some interesting and important information about Cyprus.

In which year did Cyprus join the European Union?

The Cyprus Republic joined the European Union on 1 May 2004. But the northern Cyprus does not come under this scope.

The Cyprus Republic, the Northern Cyprus Greek orthodox, is a Christian -dominated and northern Cyprus Muslim dominated.

Which currency runs in Cyprus?

Cyprus Republic is a member of the European Union. Therefore, the currency here is Europe. While Turkish -occupied northern Cyprus is the currency Turkish Lira.

Cyprus is considered to be the birthplace of Afrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty.

History connection between Cyprus and Türkiye

Cyprus was captured by the Ottoman Empire in 1571 AD. It ruled Cyprus for about 300 years (1571–1878). After this, in 1878, Britain was leased. In 1914, it formally became Britain’s colony.