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Name: CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Cyprus
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CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Cyprus (2004)

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“CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Cyprus”, published in 2004, is a work by United States. Central Intelligence Agency. It explores elements such as Cypriot, Turkish and Cyprus.

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Cyprus (2004)

“ The Greek Cypriot economy is prosperous but highly susceptible to external shocks. Erratic growth rates over the past decade reflect the economy's vulnerability to swings in tourist arrivals, caused by political instability in the region and fluctuations in economic conditions in Western Europe. Economic policy is focused on meeting the criteria for admission to the EU. EU-driven tax reforms in 2003 have introduced fiscal imbalances, which, coupled with a sluggish tourism sector, have resulted in growing fiscal deficits. As in the Turkish sector, water shortages are a perennial problem ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Cyprus (2004)

“ A former British colony, Cyprus received independence in 1960 following years of resistance to British rule. Tensions between the Greek Cypriot majority and Turkish Cypriot minority came to a head in December 1963, when violence broke out in the capital of Nicosia. Despite the deployment of UN peacekeepers in 1964, sporadic intercommunal violence continued forcing most Turkish Cypriots into enclaves throughout the island. In 1974, a Greek-sponsored attempt to seize the government was met by military intervention from Turkey, which soon controlled more than a third of the island. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Cyprus (2004)

“ Although only the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot-controlled Republic of Cyprus joined the EU on 1 May 2004, every Cypriot carrying a Cyprus passport will have the status of a European citizen. EU laws, however, will not apply to north Cyprus. Nicosia continues to oppose EU efforts to establish direct trade and economic links to north Cyprus as a way of encouraging the Turkish Cypriot community to continue to support reunification. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Cyprus (2004)

“ The Turkish Cypriot economy has roughly one-third of the per capita GDP of the south. Because it is recognized only by Turkey, it has had much difficulty arranging foreign financing and investment. It remains heavily dependent on agriculture and government service, which together employ about half of the work force. To compensate for the economy's weakness, Turkey provides grants and loans to support economic development. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Cyprus (2004)

“ Greek Cypriots control the only internationally recognized government; on 15 November 1983 Turkish Cypriot "President" Rauf DENKTASH declared independence and the formation of a "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC) , recognized only by Turkey; both sides publicly support a settlement based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation. Capital: Nicosia Administrative divisions: 6 districts; Famagusta, Kyrenia, Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Cyprus (2004)

“ Natural hazards: moderate earthquake activity; droughts Environment - current issues: water resource problems (no natural reservoir catchments, seasonal disparity in rainfall, sea water intrusion to island's largest aquifer, increased salination in the north) ; water pollution from sewage and industrial wastes ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Cyprus (2004)

“ Independence Day, 1 October (1960) ; note - Turkish Cypriots celebrates 15 November (1983) as Independence Day Constitution: 16 August 1960; from December 1963, the Turkish Cypriots no longer participated in the government; negotiations to create the basis for a new or revised constitution to govern the island and to better relations between Greek and Turkish Cypriots have been held intermittently since the mid-1960s ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Cyprus (2004)

“ Military Cyprus Military branches: Republic of Cyprus: Greek Cypriot National Guard (GCNG; including air and naval elements) , Greek Cypriot Police
north Cyprus: Turkish Cypriot Security Force (GKK) Military manpower - military age and obligation: 18 years of age (2004 est.) Military manpower - availability: males age 15-49: 202,966 (2004 est.) Military manpower - fit for military service: males age 15-49: 139,255 (2004 est.) Military manpower - reaching military age annually: males: 6,614 (2004 est.) ”

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