Cyprus - Wikipedia The executive was led by a Greek Cypriot president and a Turkish Cypriot vice-president elected by their respective communities for five-year terms and each possessing a right of veto over certain types of legislation and executive decisions
Cyprus | History, Flag, Map, Facts | Britannica A “golden-green leaf thrown into the Sea” and a land of “wild weather and volcanoes,” in the words of the Greek Cypriot poet Leonidas Malenis, Cyprus comprises tall mountains, fertile valleys, and wide beaches
Cypriots - Encyclopedia. com Turkish Cypriot beliefs are also devoutly held, but they place greater emphasis on "works" than do precepts of the Greek church Fasting, almsgiving, and the making of a pilgrimage to Mecca are all important, as is true throughout Muslim society
Cyprus, The Cypriots, and Country Profile - LearningMole The Cypriot people are an amalgamation of different cultures and ethnicities, mainly comprising two main groups: Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots The Greek Cypriots are the majority population, constituting roughly 78% of the island’s total residents
Cypriot - Core Concepts — Cultural Atlas The southern Greek Cypriot side is thought of as the government-controlled area, whilst the northern Turkish Cypriot side is regarded as the non-government-controlled area
Cypriot - Explanation of terms - Cyprus Magazine Cypriot Cypriot The term Cypriot refers to a person from the island of Cyprus Cyprus is located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea Geographical Context Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean It is situated south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon Historical Background Cyprus has a rich history that dates back thousands
Culture of Cyprus - history, people, women, beliefs, food, family . . . Major Industries On the Greek Cypriot side, beyond a significant sector of light industry, the tourism and services sectors have been growing very rapidly Cyprus has become a fairly typical Mediterranean tourist resort, attracting millions of tourists annually, mainly from northern Europe
Cultures | Cypriots - History Archive Cypriot culture is a blend of Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern influences, with unique traditions, music, dance, and cuisine Greek Cypriot culture emphasizes Orthodox Christian religious practices, with significant celebrations like Easter and Christmas