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Flag History

The yellow represents the copper which has been mined since the 3rd millenium BC. The crossed olive branches stand for peace between the Greeks and Turks. The white is also a symbol of peace.

Flag Date of Adoption

16 August 1960

Flag Symbolism

white with a copper-colored silhouette of the island (the name Cyprus is derived from the Greek word for copper) above two green crossed olive branches in the center of the flag; the branches symbolize the hope for peace and reconciliation between the Greek and Turkish communities

Cyprus National Anthem

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Anthem Lyrics

Segnorees apo tin kopsi too spathyoo tin tromeri;

Segnorees apo tin opsi poo me vya metra tin yee.

Ap ta kokkala vyalmenee ton elleenon ta ye ra

Ke san prawt' anthreeomenee hyer'o hyeri eleftherya.

Ke san prawt' anthreeomenee hyer'o hye r'eleftherya,

Ke san prawt' anthreeomenee hyer'o hye r'eleftherya.
Anthem Lyrics English

I shall always recognise you

By the dreadful sword you hold,

As the earth, with searching vision,

You survey, with spirit bold.

'Twas the Greeks of old whose dying

Brought to birth our spirit free.

Now, with ancient valour rising,

Let us hail you, Oh Liberty!

Now, with ancient valour rising,

Let us hail you, Liberty,

Now, with ancient valour rising,

Let us hail you, Liberty!
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