Europe/Southern Europe
Cyprus
Nicosia
1.4 Mio
9 251 km²
Euro
Coastal
Greek, Turkish
Historical Events
333 BC - Alexander the Great seizes Cyprus
Cyprus is seized from the Persians by Alexander the Great.
1571 - Ottoman Rule Begins
Cyprus is captured by the Ottoman Empire, beginning over three centuries of dominion.
1878 - British Administration Established
Cyprus is placed under British administration following the Cyprus Convention.
1914 - Formal Annexation by the UK
Cyprus is formally annexed by the United Kingdom during World War I.
1960 - Independence from the UK
Cyprus gains independence from British colonial rule.
1974 - Coup d'état and Turkish Invasion
A coup by Greek nationalists leads to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
1983 - Unilateral Declaration of Independence
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is declared but remains unrecognized internationally.
2004 - EU Membership
Cyprus becomes a member of the European Union.
2008 - Join the Eurozone
Cyprus adopts the euro as its currency, joining the eurozone.