0
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe Republic of Cyprus proclaimed independence from the United Kingdom on August 16, 1960. Cypriots celebrate their Independence Day on October 1.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoIn 1960 Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoAugust 16, 1960.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoIt won Independence from Britain in 1960.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago1960
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoIn 1960
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago1960
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago3012
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
When did Cyprus become independent from its colonists?
Cyprus became independent from its colonists in August 16, 1960.
Who controls the island of Cyprus?
Cyprus is a sovereign, independent country. no one controls cyprus.
Who does Cyprus belong too?
Cyprus is an independent country and belongs to itself.
What year was Cyprus formed?
Well if you mean the Republic of Cyprus as a independent country it was 1960.
Is Cyprus in Spain?
No, Cyprus is not in Spain.Cyprus and Spain are two separate and independent countries.Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean sea while Spain is in Europe,
Who was the president of Cyprus in 1959?
No one. Republic of Cyprus is officially recognized as independent country from 1960. First president was Makarios III.
Is Singapore in Cyprus?
No, Cyprus is not in Singapore.Cyprus and Singapore are two separate and independent countries.Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean sea while Singapore is in Asia.
Does Cyprus belong to the British empire today?
Cyprus became independent in 1960. However, two large military instillations (Akriotori and Dhekelia) on mainland Cyprus are still owned by the UK.
What 2 places in Europe currently want to become independent?
Abkhazia, Kosovo, Nagorno-Karabakh, Northern Cyprus, Transnistria, and South Ossetia are countries who claim independence but do not have sovereignty.
What is the capital of Cyprus in Europe?
There is no capital as it is not a country. It is an area of the Republic of Cyprus occupied by Turkey since 1974. No other country than Turkey recognises that part as an independent country.
Is Cyprus part of France?
No, it is an independent island nation about 800 miles away from France.
Who controlled the rest of the island of Cyprus but not Greece?
Republic of Cyprus is an independent country, it wasn't ever "controlled" by Greece, you probably mean that it was once a British colony.
