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	Cyprus
		According to SAVA Newsletter [sav] #27, the flag of Cyprus was selected by the President of the Republic, Mgr Makarios, in 1960 after a proposal made by a school teacher who brought him a message from the Vice-President Fazil Küçük.
		The white flag was chosen for the young Cyprus as a sign of peace among the two antagonistic communities living there (Turks and Greeks).
		Cyprus says independent minded flag makers have been adding their own creative touches to the national flag for 45 years and it's time to get it right.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/cy.html (768 words)

	Flag of Cyprus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The flag of Cyprus was adopted on August 16, 1960.
		The map on the flag is a copper-yellow color, symbolizing the large deposits of copper ore on the island (chiefly in the form of chalcopyrite, which is yellow in color).
		The flag of Cyprus was selected by the President of the Republic, Makarios III, in 1960 after a proposal made by a Turkish Cypriot school teacher, Ismet Guney, who brought him a message from the Vice-President Fazil Küçük.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Cyprus (517 words)

	Cyprus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cyprus (Greek: Κύπρος, Kýpros; Turkish: Kıbrıs) is a Eurasian island in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea south of the Anatolian peninsula (Asia Minor) or modern-day Turkey.
		Cyprus was placed under British control on 4 June 1878 as a result of the Cyprus Convention, which granted control of the island to Britain in return for British support of the Ottoman Empire in the Russian-Turkish War.
		Economic affairs in Cyprus are dominated by the division of the country due to the Turkish occupation of the north part of the island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cyprus (4842 words)

	NationMaster.com - Encyclopedia: Flag of Cyprus (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The flag of Spain The flag of Lebanon In vexillology, a Spanish fess is a term occasionally used to describe the central horizontal stripe of a tricolour or triband flag that is twice the width of the stripes on either side of it.
		TRNC Flag The flag of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is the Turkish flag, except that the colors of the objects and background are reversed, and the white background also has two red stripes at the top and bottom.
		Cyprus is the warmest island of the Mediterranean sea the klimmaat there with long, dry summery and gentle winters in July august are it there warmest, with maximum temperatures that generally oktober-november are till maart-april are possible average 300-400 mm rain in western this incur t/m1100mm above 40 the c of.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Flag-of-Cyprus (1538 words)

	United Nations Settlement Proposal For the Cyprus Problem
		Cyprus is an independent and sovereign state with a single international legal personality and a government and consists of a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot .
		The flag of Cyprus shall be flown alone or together with the flag of the European Union on government buildings.
		Cyprus shall be organised under this Constitution in accordance with the basic principles of rule of law, democracy, representative republican government, political equality of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, bi-zonality and the equal status of the .
	www.intercyprus.com /cyprus/cyprus-3.html (970 words)

	Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
		Flag of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
		According to the Constitution, the Greek community (82% of the population of Cyprus) elected the President of the Republic, Archbishop Makarios III (1913-1977), whereas the Turkish community (18% of the population of the island), elected the Vice-President of the Republic, Fazil Küçük.
		This flag was adopted by Law n°15/1984, enacted by the Assembly on 7 March 1984 and published in the Official Gazette on 9 March 1984.
	flagspot.net /flags/cy-trnc.html (1294 words)

	Cyprus: New flag proposals
		The{component state} flag shall be flown on {component state} government buildings, along with and in the same manner as the flag of Cyprus and, if {component state} law so provides, that of the European Union.
		The guidelines for the flag competition are that the design should be striking, easily recognizable, pleasing to the eye and simple enough for a child to draw, the flag should be rectangular, sized 2:3 and lettering should be avoided.
		Flag designs should be accompanied by a brief description of the rationale behind the concept while the publication or use of design in a public place is prohibited until after the competition has been finalised and a flag selected.
	www.hampshireflag.co.uk /world-flags/allflags/cy!new.html (1262 words)

	Cyprus on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In 1998, Cyprus began membership talks with the European Union (EU), a move that was bitterly opposed by Turkish Cypriots, and Turkey insisted on a political settlement for the island prior to its joining the EU.
		Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004, but the north was excluded due to the failure of the referendum.
		Reunification of Cyprus: the possibility of peace in the wake of past failure.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/section/Cyprus_LandandPeople.asp (1460 words)

	flag of Cyprus flags
		Flag and coat of arms adopted 16 August 1960.
		The flag of Cyprus was selected by the President of the Republic, Mgr Makarios, in 1960 after a proposal made by a school teacher who brought him a message from the Vice-President Fazil Küçük.
		The colours were intentionally chosen: white flag was chosen for the young Cyprus as a sign of peace among the two antagonistic communities living there (Turks and Greeks).
	www.flags-of-the-world.net /flags/cy.html (491 words)

	Flag of Cyprus (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The flag of Cyprus is a white flag with a two images at its center.
		As Cyprus is commonly known as the Isle of Copper, it is only fitting that the center icon of the flag is a depiction of the island colored in copper.
		All flags are finished with heavy-duty, no-shrink white header material for the strongest headers in the industry.
	www.special-tplus.com /flag-of-cyprus.html (190 words)

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		ALL CHEAP imitations of the Cyprus flag on public and other buildings are to be binned under a government plan to overhaul the country’s main symbol after years of allowing it to stray from its originally prescribed colours.
		The Cyprus flag has been unkindly described as a “fried egg with a twig of parsley”, not surprising given the blinding bright yellow that can be seen filling out the map of the island on some flags.
		The flag issue was brought to the attention of the government by DIKO deputy Sophoclis Fittis who told the Sunday Mail he had noticed the differences in the flags around the island.
	www.cyprus-mail.com /news/main.php?id=22486&cat_id=1 (839 words)

	Cyprus: The rejected 2004 flag proposal
		Therefore, the proposal of a United Cyprus Republic (including the proposed new flag of Cyprus) is withdrawn.
		This flag will be adopted as the flag for the newly constituted federation called United Cyprus Republic if both sides approve a referendum on reunification of the island on 20 April 2004.
		The current flag of the (unrecognized) Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus would be used as the flag for Turkish Cypriot State.No design so far is forthcoming for Greek Cypriot State.
	www.fotw.net /flags/cy!new.html (1598 words)

	Blue Flag campaign in Cyprus
		The "Blue Flag" is awarded to beaches which fulfill a number of criteria, including: (i) the quality of the bathing water, which must be in accordance with the relevant European Union Directive (ii) environmental education and information and (iii) beach area management and safety.
		Cyprus, as a Mediterranean tourism destination, has recognised the importance of this Campaign as one way in which tourism can be better integrated with the coastal environment.
		The Cyprus Tourism Organisation, within its role as a Blue Flag National Coordinator, also acts as a sponsor for various projects that contribute to the success of the scheme in Cyprus and the environmental awareness and education of the public.
	www.paphosfinder.com /cyprus-info/blue-flag-beaches-paphos-cyprus.htm (728 words)

	Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
		The flag of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was adopted by Law n°15 of 1984, approved by the Assembly on the 7th of March 1984 and published in the Official Gazette on the 9th of March 1984.
		The width of the two upper and lower white stripes, as well as the width of the upper and lower red stipes is equal to 1/10 of the width of the flag.
		This flag is the state flag of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
	www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/cy-trnc.html (481 words)

	Cyprus National Flag
		These flags are the made to the highest standards in the USA.
		We stock the Cyprus flag in 4x6 inch, 2ft x 3ft, 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 6ft sizes in nylon and 3ft x 5ft in Superknit polyester.
		Cyprus state stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic stick.
	www.united-states-flag.com /world-cyprus.html (405 words)

	Property in Cyprus \| Cyprus Property \| Properties for Sale Cyprus
		Cyprus is a beautiful Mediterranean island currently co-owned by both Greece and Turkey.
		Investment property in Cyprus is a great investment opportunity due to the large number of holdaymakers who visit the island every year.
		As a result, the rental potential for investment property in Cyprus is very high which makes it an ideal investment opportunity for property investors or an ideal location for a second or holiday home for property buyers.
	www.thesaraservice.com /cyprus/property (404 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| Special reports \| UN launches contest for new Cyprus flag
		A worldwide competition to design a flag and compose a new national anthem for Cyprus was launched by the United Nations yesterday in an attempt to accelerate the momentum for an early end to 29 years of conflict.
		The flag should be easy enough for a child to draw and the anthem need not have lyrics, just a catchy tune between 30 and 60 seconds long, it said.
		The existing flag of Cyprus, which came into being when the island won independence from Britain in 1960, features a map of the island and two olive branches on a white background.
	www.guardian.co.uk /cyprus/story/0,11551,883610,00.html (530 words)

	Cyprus :: Flag of Cyprus.
		The ROC is very nice, but if neededto change then i beleive that it should include colours from the nature of the country.From up till down- light blue, golden yellow, and dark green, and on the yellow part to have the pigeon surrounded with 2 olive tree branches.
		Ok may be the flag to be three horizotal parts of equal width.
		The lowest to be dark green, the middle golden yellow, and the upper third to be divided into 2 horizontal parts of equal width.
	www.cyprus-forum.com /cyprus560.html (340 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Europe \| Country profiles \| Country profile: Cyprus
		Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkey invaded the north in response to a military coup on the island which was backed by the Athens government.
		Many hope that the key to a Cyprus solution might be found during the course of Turkey's negotiations with the EU.
		He has urged the EU and UN to revitalise negotiations on the future of Cyprus and end the international isolation of the north.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/1016541.stm (897 words)

	Cyprus Europe - Mediterranean Sea, Pictures, Travel Maps
		Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily and Sardinia).
		Although only the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot-controlled "Republic of Cyprus" joined the EU on 1 May 2004, every Cypriot carrying a Cyprus passport have the status of a European citizen.
		However, Nicosia continues to oppose EU efforts to establish direct trade and economic links to northern Cyprus as a way of rewarding the Turkish Cypriot community for voting in favor of the UN unity plan.
	cyprus.europe-countries.com (1705 words)

	Cyprus - Country Profile - Kypros - Kibris - Cipro - Chypre - Kibros
		In 1974, a coup was staged in Cyprus by the Greek-military junta to seize the government of the President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios, answered by a military intervention from Turkey in which the Turkish troops soon controlled about 37% of the island.
		Since 1974, Cyprus has been divided de facto into the government-controlled two-thirds of the island in the south and the Turkish Cypriot one-third in the north, with an by UN peacekeeping forces maintained buffer zone between them.
		Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the U.S., Washington D.C. Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/cyprus.htm (705 words)

	cyprus flag Outdoor Decor - Compare Prices and Reviews - Shop Smart at Shopzilla! (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Cyprus flag 4 x 6 inch Cyprus state stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch...
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	www.shopzilla.com /7Y_-_cat_id--13010100__keyword--cyprus+flag (580 words)

	National Flag of Cyprus
		This illustration of the Cyprus Flag is available for immediate download as a single flag or as part of a complete set of international flags.
		Two sizes for each country flag are available: one in the official proportions as specified by the particular country and one in a standardized 3:5 ratio.
		Our flag illustrations are used by major book publishers, magazines, government agencies, international organizations, professional sports associations, international companies and professional designers around the world.
	www.flagart.com /flags/cyprus.htm (443 words)

	AYIOS EPIKTITOS- VISITING CYPRUS (Site not responding. Last check: )
		CYPRUS, an independent country, was invaded by Turkey in 1974.
		The Flag of Cyprus which symbolizes peace and unity, is recognized by the whole world.
		If property is presented to you for sale in the Occupied Cyprus and more specifically in Ayios Epiktitos, always know that you are going to acquire stolen property and that you too violate basic Human Rights concerning protection of property.
	www.kypros.org /Occupied_Cyprus/epiktitos/visit.htm (598 words)

	Flag Of Cyprus (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Flag description: white with a copper-colored silhouette of the island (the name Cyprus is derived from...
		Missing imageCyprus_flag_large.png Flag ratio: 3:5 The current flag of Cyprus was adopted on...
		The flag of Cyprus was selected by the President of the Republic, Mgr Makarios...
	www.banners-and-flags.co.uk /3/graphics134.html (291 words)

	Hotels in Cyprus
		Cyprus, the jewel of the Mediterranean Sea, an island of catching natural beauty from mountainous terrains to amazingly beautiful beaches.
		Cyprus is rapidly becoming a key trading centre between Europe and the Middle East with many offshore and global companies choosing to open offices there.
		The Capital of Cyprus, Nicosia and the trading centre, Limassol, have seen huge expansion both in terms of trade and flourishing 'society life'- bars, restaurants, theatres, leisure facilities and shops - have grown to meet the ever-increasing consumer demand.
	www.interdynamic.net /hotels/br_maps.php?cid=2 (281 words)

	Flag Of Cyprus (Site not responding. Last check: )
		in Nicaragua, Aristide in Haiti, Makarios for the Turkish invasion in Cyprus.
		The flag, patriotism, enemy threats, and militaristic posturing are raised to a...
		The current flag of Cyprus was adopted on August 16, 1960.
	www.wikiverse.org /flag-of-cyprus (205 words)

	cyprus (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Flag adopted 16 August 1960, coat of arms adopted 1960.
		The flag of Cyprus was selected by president Mgr Makarios in 1960 after a proposal made by a school teacher who brought him a message from the vice-president F. Kök.
		The map of the island is golden/yellow, for the sake of easier reproduction of what was originally intended to be a colour of copper (symbol Cu), a metal that gave the name to the island (or other way around).
	www.msu.edu /~euroclub/cyprus.html (335 words)

	Advice pages: Inexpensive calling card to Cyprus and how to make cheap prepaid phone calls to Cyprus.
		Cyprus prepaid calling cards and other cheap ways to call Cyprus.
		You may have friends or family in Cyprus, and want to keep in touch with them the cheapest ways possible.
		The Prefix, or calling code, or routing number, or country code (this goes by many names) for calling Cyprus, is +357.
	www.strive4impact.com /callingadvice_files/international-calling-cards-advice-cyprus.html (594 words)

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