Atlas And Geography maps Of Cyprus: Snapshots Of History
Cyprus' contemporary history is simply fascinating. First, there is the extremely wide-ranging impact of Great Britain on its former colony which only became independent in the early 60's. Then, there's the tension among the Greek majority and Turkish minority that overspilled in December of 1963 in Cyprus' capital city, Nicosia. Even though there were United Nations troops deployed a month later, fighting continued to break out from time to time, which drove Turks into isolated pockets all over the island.
In 1974 there was a Greek-sponsored attempt to seize the government which met military resistance from Turkey, which would soon control over a third of the island. The Turkish-held area declared itself the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in 1983, but it is recognised only by Turkey.
The United Nations mediated a 24-month series of discussions between Greek and Turkish Cypriot authorities to arrive at a reunification accord. This came to an end when the Greek Cypriots voted against the U.N. proposal. While the Greek Cypriot Republic of Cyprus alone became a member of the European Union on May 1st, 2004, any person who holds a Cyprus passport is now entitled to full European citizen status.
However the laws of the EU do not apply in north Cyprus. Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, continues to stand in opposition of the EU efforts to establish links of direct trade and economy to north Cyprus, which are part of an effort to encourage Turkish Cypriot community members to continue their support of reunification.
Atlas and geography maps of Cyprus show that the Middle Easter island, south of Turkey, is in the Mediterranean. Cyprus weather forecast maps confirm that the weather is typically Mediterranean. This is also shown on atlas and geography maps of the area. Summers are hot and dry whereas the winters are cooler and mild in relation.
The area of the island nation of Cyprus is 9,250 sq km, as shown by geographical maps. The third largest of all islands in the Mediterranean, its natural resources include: copper, pyrite, asbestos, timber, salt, gypsum, marble, clay, and earth pigment. There is a moderate amount of earthquake activity on the island, this, along with the occasional drought, is the only natural hazard on Cyprus. The terrain on the island is central plain, with mountains in the north and south regions, and a significant amount of scattered plains along the southern coast.
According to atlas and geography maps of Cyprus, the island is located in the Middle East, in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey. Cyprus weather forecast, along with Nicosia in Cyprus street maps, show the temperatures of Cyprus are Mediterranean, with hot, arid summers and relatively mild, cool winters. The area is 9,250 sq km as shown in geographic maps. It's the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The natural resources found there are- copper, pyrites, asbestos, gypsum, timber, salt, marble, clay earth pigment. Moderate earthquake activity and occasional droughts are natural hazards in Cyprus.
- Ken Morton
