Cyprus+-+Brett+Byykkonen

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Cyprus is an Island in the [|Eastern Mediterranean]. It is part of Europe, and has been faught over for years, untill it got its independince in the 1960's. The earliest known human activity on Cyprus was around the 10th millennium BC. The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia, and is also the Largest city. Cyprus can be found at about [|35°08′N 33°28′E].



The Flag of Cyprus:
The flag is pure White, with Cyprus at the center with two overlaping Olive Branches underneith. The two Olive branches stand for peace, The white Back of the flag also stands for peace, and the Orange color of the country, stands for the large amounts of copper ore, found on the Island.

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The Physical Geography:
Some Physical Landmarks include, its an island, It also has The [|Troodos Mountains] That run along the country.This island is also the Home of Mount Olympus. Mount Olympus's Peak is the highest peak found on Cyprus. This peak reaches 6404 feet.

The Population:
The total population in Cyprus is Just under 1,100,000 people. There is about 221 People, per square mile in Cyprus. The population In Cyprus has been increasing over the years. The life expenctancy of a man in cyprus, is 79.7 years. As compared to the life expenctancy in the United States is only at 78.4 years.

Sociology:
The normal family size in Cyprus is one or two kids per family. This has been adoptied into the population in recent years, before they had usually five or more kids per family. Children are expected to live close to their parents, and are expected to take care of there parents in their elderly years. This trend is declining though and many do not follow this tradition anymore. Both men and wemon usually work full-time to support a family.

Customs:
Five important Holidays in Cyprus include, Dec. 25: Christmas Day, Jan. 1: New Years day, Jan, 6: Epiphany, Mar. 7: Green monday, and Apr. 1: Greek Crypiot National Day. Some traditions of Cyprus Include Eating together, taking care of parents when they get older, and doing everything together as a family.



Government:
The Government of Cyprus is a Republic. A republic is A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch. The Current president of Cyprus is [|Dimitris Christofias].



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Economy:
The GDP of Cyprus is $22.745 Billion, And the per capita is $27,713. In Cyprus They grow Carrots, Potatos, and various fruits. Cyprus is belived to be rich in Natural gas, and Crude oil. Cars, Computer equiptment, and gold, are some imports. Cheeses, wines, and medical equiptment are some exports. This country has a healthy tourist income, this and a ton of other things lead me to believe that this country is developed.



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Culture:
Major Sports in Cyprus include Basketball, Football, Vollyball, and Racing. The most popular sport is Football. The People of Cyprus dress Mostly the same as we do in the United States, with the Acception of Religious purposes. People here speak mostly Greek and Turkish. These are the two languages of the country. About 76% of all people here speak English, 12% speak french, and 5% speak German. Activities include, running, swimming, Hanging out, and Playing videogames.



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Ethinic/Religious makeup:
Almost all Greek Cypriots are members of the autocephalous [|Greek Orthodox] [|Church of Cyprus]. 78% of the population is Greek Othodoxy, 18% are Sunni Islam, and 4% are other. Turkey invaded Cyprus and took over 35% of the land, any who didn't convert to the turkish religion were oppressed. This happend on july 20, 1974.



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Problems:
1. Turkey invaded Cyprus, and they are having Disputes. 2. There is no room for waste. 3. Conflict between Religeous groups. 4. Fuel shortages 5. Cyprus Split?

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Solutions:
1. Live together in harmony, dont fight over who owns Cyprus, it was the greeks, turkey should not intrude. 2. Find ways to make room, Some possible solutions could include charging money per pound of garbage. 3. Keep different religious groups apart. 4. Import more fuel, or drill for it. 5. Turkey has taken over 35% of Cyprus, now they want to ceside. kick turkey out.

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Questions:
1. Who Invaded Cyprus? 2. What is the main Religion in Cyprus? 3. Who is the Current President of Cyprus? 4. What Type of Gov. is Cyprus? 5. What does The copper orange color on the flag mean?

Answers slide:
1. Turkey, in 1974. 2. Greek Othodoxy 3. [|Dimitris Christofias] 4. A republic 5. The large amounts of Copper ore located in Cyprus

Bibliography:
Websites used:(some links in words) [|Dimitris Christofias] [] [] [|Greek Orthodox] [|Church of Cyprus]. [] [] [] [] [] [|Troodos Mountains] [|35°08′N 33°28′E] [|Eastern Mediterranean]