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Cyprus |
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Akrotiri |
Athienou |
Ayios Amvrosios |
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Ayios Ioannis |
Ephtakomi |
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Galata |
Inia |
Kalokhorio |
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Kathikas |
Kato Pyrgos |
Kophinou |
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KYRENIA |
Kythrea |
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Lefkoniko |
Leonarisso |
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Morphou |
Myrtou |
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Pano Panayia |
Paphos |
Paralimni |
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Patriki |
Peledria |
Petra |
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Prodhromi |
Rizokarpaso |
Salamiou |
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Stavokon |
Timi |
Tymbou |
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Yeni Erenkoy |
Ypsonas |
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Independence from the UK was approved in 1960, with constitutional guarantees by the Greek Cypriot majority to the Turkish Cypriot minority. In 1974, a Greek-sponsored attempt to seize the government was met by military intervention from Turkey, which soon controlled almost 40% of the island. In 1983, the Turkish-held area declared itself the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," but it is recognized only by Turkey. UN-led direct talks between the two sides to reach a comprehensive settlement to the division of the island began in January 2002.
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