It is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. [9][10] It is located southeast of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel and Palestine, and north of Egypt. Its capital and largest city is Nicosia.

5 天之前 · Cyprus, an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea renowned since ancient times for its mineral wealth, superb wines and produce, and natural beauty. Today it is a popular tourist destination. The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia. Learn more about the country, including its history.

Cyprus–Greece relations are the bilateral relations between Cyprus and Greece. Cyprus has an embassy in Athens and a consulate-general in Thessaloniki. Greece has an embassy in Nicosia. Both countries are full members of the United Nations, European Union, Council of Europe and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE ...

2023年4月7日 · Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkey invaded the north in response to a military coup on the island which was backed by the Greek government. The island was effectively partitioned,...

2025年1月21日 · Cyprus - Mediterranean, Divided, Island: The first general election occurred in July 1960. Of the 35 seats allotted to the Greek Cypriots, 30 were won by supporters of Makarios and 5 were allotted to the communist-led Progressive Party of the Working People (AKEL).

2024年8月14日 · The relationship between Cyprus and Greece is deeply rooted in shared history, language, religion, and traditions. From ancient myths to modern political alliances, their connection has shaped both nations identities and continues to foster strong cultural and economic ties today.

In 1974 a Greek military coup, which aimed to unite the island with mainland Greece, led to a Turkish invasion and the division of the island between Turkish Northern Cyprus and the Greek Cypriot Republic of Cyprus.

2025年1月21日 · Cyprus - Greek, Turkish, Mediterranean: The people of Cyprus represent two main ethnic groups, Greek and Turkish. The Greek Cypriots, who constitute nearly four-fifths of the population, descended from a mixture of aboriginal inhabitants and immigrants from the Peloponnese who colonized Cyprus starting about 1200 bce and assimilated subsequent ...

The Turkish invasion of Cyprus [26] [a] began on 20 July 1974 and progressed in two phases over the following month. Taking place upon a background of intercommunal violence between Greek and Turkish Cypriots, and in response to a Greek junta-sponsored Cypriot coup d'état five days earlier, it led to the Turkish capture and occupation of the northern part of the island.

2024年6月23日 · Cyprus is not a part of Greece due to its distinct national, religious, and cultural characteristics. While there are close ties between the Greek Cypriot population and Greece, Cyprus has its own government and maintains its own separate identity.