Cyprus

Cyprus is seized from the Persians by Alexander the Great.

Cyprus is captured by the Ottoman Empire, beginning over three centuries of dominion.

Cyprus is placed under British administration following the Cyprus Convention.

Cyprus is formally annexed by the United Kingdom during World War I.

Cyprus gains independence from British colonial rule.

A coup by Greek nationalists leads to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is declared but remains unrecognized internationally.

Cyprus becomes a member of the European Union.

Cyprus adopts the euro as its currency, joining the eurozone.