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Quiz: Cyprus

  1. What was the capital?

    • Nicosia
    • Ankara
    • Amsterdam; the seat of government is The Hague
    • Asmara
    Answer

    Nicosia — Capital: Nicosia.

  2. When was Cyprus founded?

    • 16 August 1960, independence from Britain
    • 22 September 1960, independence from France
    • 3 August 1960, independence from France
    • 12 July 1975, independence from Portugal
    Answer

    16 August 1960, independence from Britain — Founded: 16 August 1960, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Cyprus have?

    • Presidential republic; the island is divided, with the north administered by Turkish Cypriots since 1974
    • Federal parliamentary republic with a rotating three member presidency
    • Military rule since the 2023 coup
    • Parliamentary democracy; a governor represents the Dutch monarch, and an elected prime minister leads the government
    Answer

    Presidential republic; the island is divided, with the north administered by Turkish Cypriots since 1974 — Government: Presidential republic; the island is divided, with the north administered by Turkish Cypriots since 1974.

  4. True or false: Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean.