Cyprus 1 - Answers

Published: Thursday 28th March 2013
  1. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, which is the largest? Sicily.
  2. In which year did Cyprus gain independence from the United Kingdom? (August 16th) 1960.
  3. Who was the leader of EOKA, the Cypriot Nationalist Paramilitary organisation of the 1950s? General Georgios Grivas.
  4. Who was elected the first President of Independent Cyprus? Archbishop Makarios III.
  5. What are the names of the TWO British Sovereign bases on Cyprus? Akrotiri and Dhekelia.
  6. In which year did Turkish troops invade Northern Cyprus? (July 20th) 1974.
  7. From what metal, abundant on the island, is Cyprus thought to be named after? Copper.
  8. What is featured on the flag of Cyprus? A map of the island together with a garland of olive leafs.
  9. What is the name of the main mountain range on Cyprus? The Troodos Mountains.
  10. When did Cyprus join the European Union? (May 1st) 2004.
  11. Which play by William Shakespeare is partly set on Cyprus? Othello.
  12. What is the highest position that Cyprus has finished in the Eurovision Song Contest? Fifth (On three occasions 1982, 1997 and 2004).
  13. Which Cypriot tennis player reached the final of the Australian Open in 2006? Marcos Baghdatis.
  14. When did Cyprus adopt the Euro as its unit of currency? (January 1st) 2008.
  15. Which resort on the far east of Cyprus is a centre for the UK dance music scene? Ayia Napa.
  16. What is the name of the Cypriot semi-hard unripened cheese made from a mixture of goat and sheep's milk? Halloumi.
  17. Which is the largest city on Cyprus? Nicosia.
  18. What are the names of the TWO International airports on Cyprus? Larnaca and Paphos.
  19. What is the name of the highest mountain on Cyprus? Mount Olympus.
  20. Who was elected President of Cyprus on 28th February 2013? Nicos Anastasiades.

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