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Cyprus Introduction - 2004
https://immigration-usa.com/wfb2004/cyprus/cyprus_introduction.html
SOURCE: 2004 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK
Background:
Independence from the UK was approved in 1960, with constitutional guarantees by the Greek Cypriot majority to the Turkish Cypriot minority. In 1974, a Greek-sponsored attempt to seize the government was met by military intervention from Turkey, which soon controlled almost 40% of the island. In 1983, the Turkish-held area declared itself the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," but it is recognized only by Turkey. UN-led direct talks between the two sides to reach a comprehensive settlement to the division of the island began in January 2002 and will reach a culmination when a referendum of all Cypriots is held on 21 April 2004, just 10 days before the Greek part of Cyprus is scheduled to join the EU.
NOTE: The information regarding Cyprus on this page is re-published from the 2004 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Cyprus Introduction 2004 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Cyprus Introduction 2004 should be addressed to the CIA.
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