DO YOU KNOW CYPRUS ?

Where is Cyprus located ?

• In the Eastern Mediterranean Sea

• In the Black Sea

• In the Western Mediteranean sea

• In the Aegeen Sea

Answer explanation

It's located South of Turkey and West of Lebanon

Which is the right flag of Cyprus ?

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Answer explanation

The yellow/rust colour symbolizes the copper deposits on the island

The white and green colours symbolize peace and hope for peace between the Greek and Turkish communities residing on the island.

What are the official languages ?

• Greek and English

• Greek, Turkish and English

• Greek and Turkish

Answer explanation

Greek and Turkish are the official languages but English is widely spoken ( British colony from 1878 to 1960)

What is the capital city of Cyprus ?

• Ankara

• Nicosia

• Lefkosia

• Damas

Answer explanation

Only one capital but two different names :

Nicosia is the name used by Turkish people

Lefkosia is the name used by Greek people

Where is the capital city located ?

• In the Northern part of Cyprus ( the Greek part)

• In the Southern part of Cyprus ( the Turkish part)

• In the Southern part of Cyprus ( the Greek part)

• In the Northern part of Cyprus ( on the Turkish and Greek parts)

Answer explanation

Nicosia (also called Lefkosia) is the only capital city which is divided by a "green line" :

The Northern part of the city belongs to Turkey

The Southern part of the city belongs to the Republic of Cyprus

Where do they drive in Cyprus ?

• On the left

• on the right

• neither left nor right, because there are no cars on the island !

Answer explanation

As it was a British colony for nearly one century, There are still many British customs on the island.

Which of these cities is NOT in Cyprus ?

• Limassol

• Paphos

• Davos

• Larnaka

Answer explanation

Davos is located in Switzerland

Paphos, Limassol and Larnaka are all located on the South coast of Cyprus

When did Cyprus join the European Union ?

• IN 1984

• IN 1994

• IN 2004

• IN 2014

Answer explanation

Although it's a divided island, the whole of Cyprus is part of the European Union.

However, only the Greek language is an official EU language.

What is the name of a Cyprus inhabitant ?

• A Cypriot

• A Cyprus man/woman

• a Cyprian

• A Cypriotic

Answer explanation

CYPRIOT is pronounced " SI-PRI-UTH"

What is "Halloumi" ?

• a Cyriot Goddess

• A funny way to greet someone in Cyprus

• a traditional Cypriot dessert

• a traditional Cypriot cheese

Answer explanation

Halloumi is a tradtional goat cheese made in Cyprus only.

It can be very salty.

It's often served for breakfast.

What is special about it is that it can be grilled : it doesn't melt !