History
The Republic of Cyprus is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean, located southeast of Greece. For much of human history, Cyprus has been a strategic location and has been ruled by numerous groups, including Alexander the Great and Ptolemaic Egypt. It was formally annexed by Britain in 1914 but gained independence in 1960.
Church History
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The Movement Today
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Additional Facts About GreeK CYPRUS
Capital: Nicosia
Area: 3572 square miles
Population: 1.2 million
Languages: Greek and Turkish (official), English, Romanian, Russian, Bulgarian, Arabic, and Filipino
Ethnic Groups: Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots, Armenians, Maronites
Agriculture: citrus, barley, grapes, olives, vegetables; poultry, pork, lamb; dairy, cheese
Industry: tourism, food and beverage processing, cement and gypsum, ship repair and refurbishment, textiles, light chemicals, metal products, wood, paper, stone and clay products