British Cyprus - Wikipedia
WEBBritish Cyprus (Greek: Βρετανική Κύπρος; Turkish: Britanya Kıbrısı) was the island of Cyprus under the dominion of the British Empire, administered sequentially from 1878 to 1914 as a British protectorate, from 1914 to 1925 as a unilaterally annexed military occupation, and from 1925 to 1960 as a Crown colony.
Akrotiri and Dhekelia - Wikipedia
WEBAkrotiri and Dhekelia (/ ˌækroʊˈtɪəri ənd diˈkeɪliə /), officially the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia[2] (SBA), [a] is a British Overseas Territory on the island of Cyprus, and a part of the United Kingdom.
History of Cyprus (1878–present) - Wikipedia
WEBCyprus was part of the British Empire under military occupation from 1914 to 1925 and a Crown colony from 1925 to 1960. Cyprus's status as a protectorate of the British Empire ended in 1914 when the Ottoman Empire declared war against the Triple Entente powers, which included Great Britain.
What Caused The Division Of The Island Of Cyprus? | IWM
WEBIn 1878 the island of Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, came under British control. Its population is made up of both Greek and Turkish Cypriots. The Greek Cypriot majority desired the removal of British rule and union with Greece, known as Enosis.
British Cyprus - Wikiwand
WEBBritish Cyprus (Greek: Βρετανική Κύπρος; Turkish: Britanya Kıbrısı) was the island of Cyprus under the dominion of the British Empire, administered sequentially from 1878 to 1914 as a British protectorate, from 1914 to 1925 as a unilaterally annexed military occupation, and from 1925 to 1960 as a Crown colony.
British Cyprus - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBBritish Cyprus (Cyprus and Northern Cyprus) was a crown colony of the United Kingdom.
Cyprus profile - Timeline - BBC News
WEBOct 17, 2022 · Cyprus became independent after a guerrilla war against British rule. Archbishop Makarios was the first president. 1914 - Cyprus annexed by Britain after more than 300 years of Ottoman rule....
Cyprus - Mediterranean, Conflict, Independence | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Cyprus - Mediterranean, Conflict, Independence: Tools and other artifacts provide the earliest evidence of human activity on Cyprus; artifacts and burned animal bones found at Aetokremnos on the southern coast have been dated to …
Cyprus - Mediterranean, Divided, Island | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Cyprus became a republic on August 16, 1960, and was admitted as a member of the UN. The British government agreed to provide financial assistance over a period of five years, and Cyprus gained membership in the Commonwealth in March 1961.
Cyprus: An island of two halves - with a bloody history still felt to ...
WEBJul 20, 2024 · Known for its crystal clear waters, beautiful beaches and halloumi cheese, Cyprus is a dream destination for Brits abroad. But for 50 years it has been split in two after a deadly war.