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'''Cyprus''' (Greek: ''Κύπρος'' | '''Cyprus''' (Greek: ''Κύπρος'', ''Kypros''; Turkish: ''Kıbrıs'') is an island in the eastern [[Mediterranean]], formerly a [[British Empire|British colony]]. Today it is divided into two political entites, the mainly [[Greek]]-speaking [[Republic of Cyprus]], which is a member of the [[European Union]], and the mainly [[Turkish]]-speaking [[Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus]], which is recognised only by [[Turkey]]. |
Revision as of 22:30, 2 November 2008
Cyprus (Greek: Κύπρος, Kypros; Turkish: Kıbrıs) is an island in the eastern Mediterranean, formerly a British colony. Today it is divided into two political entites, the mainly Greek-speaking Republic of Cyprus, which is a member of the European Union, and the mainly Turkish-speaking Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is recognised only by Turkey.