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The official borders of Cyprus lie in the Mediterranean Sea, at the edge of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This is based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) of 1982, and extends to halfway between the island of Cyprus and its near neighbours, or if there is no near neighbour (as in the western coast) up to a maxiumum of 200 miles offshore.
In terms of its de facto borders, the UNFICYP ceasefire line that divides the island between northeast and southwest forms the border between Turkish-Occupied Northern Cyprus and Independent Cyprus. Additionally, Cyprus has borders with the two UK-manned bases of Akotiri and Dhelika on the island.
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Is Cyprus nearer Greece or Turkey?
The Cyprus Island is located in the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea which Turkey has borders with. So, Cyprus is much closer to Turkey than it is to Greece.
What 2 countries claim to own parts of Cyprus?
OK, let me get this straight, i am a Turkish Cypriot so that means Turkey owns 1 half of Cyprus, the other half is owned by the Greek Cypriots which i have a lot of respect for because if it wasn't for them Cyprus wouldn't be what it is today. Originally the first country to occupied Cyprus was the Turkish people, they then settled about 100 years ago and created their own culture because they did not think of themselves as Turkish Cypriot's, they thought of themselves as just Cypriots. Then the Greeks invaded and the Turks and Greeks had a war over who claims Cyprus, in the end they ended up sharing Cyprus. About 30 years ago Cyprus was literally divided in half, one for the Turkish Cypriots and one for the Greek Cypriots. In 1971,or sometime then, the government decided it was unfair that the Turkish Cypriots could not mix with the Greek Cypriots so now we live together as one big family in perfect harmony and Greek Cypriots speak Turkish and Turkish Cypriots speak Greek. END OF
Did Cyprus borders change and how?
There are no borders in Cyprus. 37% of the land, specifically the northern part of the land are ILLEGALY occupied by the Turkish army after the turkish invasion of 1974. Years later, a political leader there self-proclaimed the occupied land as an independant nation, which is of course not true, not recognised by any country besides Turkey and illegal.
What country in the middle east borders the mediterranean?
There are seven Middle Eastern countries with Mediterranean coastline: Egypt, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Cyprus.
What is the name of the most eastern island in the Mediterranean Sea?
Cyprus in the easternmost island
What are the countries that border Cyprus?
Cyprus is an island and therefore doesn't directly contact another country; it's bordering territories are Greece to the east, Lebanon, Syria, and Israel to the west, Turkey to the south and Egypt to the north.
What did the Romans call Cyprus?
The Latin for Cyprus is Cyprus.
What country is directly south of turkey?
Sudan is the country directly south of Egypt.
Who controls the island of Cyprus?
Cyprus is a sovereign, independent country. no one controls cyprus.
Is Cyprus in Egypt?
No, Cyprus is an island in the mediterranean sea near Egypt. Cyprus is different country. from girl from Cyprus!! ;P
Which ocean is Cyprus in?
The island Cyprus is in the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus is in the Mediterranean sea
What are the landforms in Cyprus?
The Cyprus Plateau.
