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Why did Cyprus leave the british empire?
Cyprus left the British Empire because it wished to unify with Greece as one nation which Britain would not allow. This was known as Enosis which roughly translated means butterfly.
When did cyprus join the british empire?
1878
Was Turkey part of the British Empire?
No but cyprus was
How long did the British control Cyprus?
Cyprus was a British colony for 82 years, from 1878 when it was ceded to Britain by the Ottoman Empire up until Independence in 1960.
Where did diamonds come from in the Victorian British empire?
Either Afghanistan, Iraq, Cyprus, Zimbabwe
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 date did Uganda leave the british empire?
2012
When did India and Pakistan leave the British Empire?
in 1947
When did Fiji leave the british empire?
October 10th, 1970.
Did the Ottoman Empire ever control Cyprus?
Yes, the Ottoman Empire, at one point, controlled Cyprus.
When did New Zealand leave the British Empire?
New Zealand didn't leave the British Empire, the Empire itself was dissolved through a number of changes following World War II. The Commonwealth of Nations is the successor to the Empire, albeit it is a voluntary organisation. New Zealand is a member of the Commonwealth.
Did the Romans rule or live in Cyprus?
Cyprus was part of the ancient Roman empire.
