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Cyprus is often associated with this island in the Mediterranean Sea, largely due to its recognizable flag. However, the reality is far more complex, as the flag doesn't fully represent the island's territorial divisions.
Cyprus comprises four distinct territorial entities. The Republic of Cyprus, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and two British military bases that are officially British territory. Additionally, there's a narrow strip of land separating the two republics: a United Nations buffer zone maintained by UN peacekeeping forces.
Why such division? After gaining independence from the British Empire in 1960, Cyprus controlled most of the island except for the two British military bases. Plans for Cyprus's annexation to Greece emerged soon after, prompting Turkey to invade the island to prevent this. Turkey seized control of the northern part, declaring it the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, an independent country. To maintain peace, the UN established the buffer zone along the border between the two regions.
Join us as we delve into the history and current situation of Cyprus, exploring its complex territorial landscape. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful content on global geopolitics and history!
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When people think about Cyprus they usually assimilates it with this island here in the Mediterranean sea, most probably because of Cyprus flag. But this flag is not that accurate.
You see, there are actualy 4 territorial entities on this Island. This part here called The Republic of Cyprus, The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and two British military bases that are actually British territory. You notice here this narrow strip of land separating the two republics, this is an United Nations buffer zone occupied by UN peace keeping forces. But why?
After gaining it’s independence form the British empire in 1960, Cyprus owned most of the island except this two areas that served as British military bases. Soon, plans for Cyprus annexation into Grece were made and in order to stop this, Turkey decided to invade the island, taking control of the northen part of the island and declaring The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as an independent country. In order to keep the peace on the island, the UN created this buffer zone along the border between the two countries.
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