Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus gains its independence from the United Kingdom. The Republic of Cyprus is a sovereign state and a member of the United Nations and the European Union.
The island has been divided since 1974 following a Turkish military intervention and the Republic of Cyprus now governs the southern part of the island and is predominantly Greek Cypriot. Independence of the North part of Cyprus; Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) (TRNC), was declared in 1983 but it is only recognized by Turkey.
