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Akrotiri Facts and Culture
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- Cultural Attributes: Akrotiri, officially known as the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, is a British Overseas Territory located on the... More
- Family: One should not bring dishonor on the family. Parents strive to provide the young couple with a home, and perhaps... More
- Personal Apperance: Traditional costumes are worn at folk festivals and special events, including formal visits. Generally, people dress according to occupation, ranging... More
- Recreation: Recreation activities in Akrotiri, as a military base, aim to provide leisure and entertainment options for military personnel, their families,... More
- Diet: Greek salad (horiatiki salata) with tomatoes, lettuce, bell peppers, feta cheese, green olives, and local herbs; moussaka, the traditional Greek... More
- Food and Recipes: Among the items you can expect to be served are: Loukanika, coriander-seasoned sausages, soaked in red wine and smoked; Koupepia,... More
- Visiting: Visitors often note that Akrotiri seems to be a place where 'everyone knows everyone else, or is related' This familiarity... More
- Dating: Arranged marriages have largely disappeared, but some parents still exert a strong influence on the choice of spouse. Marriage is... More
Akrotiri Facts
What is the capital of Akrotiri?
| Capital | Episkopi Cantonment (base administrative center for Akrotiri and Dhekelia) |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Total Area |
47 Square Miles 123 Square Kilometers |
| Location | Eastern Mediterranean, a peninsula on the southwest coast of Cyprus |
| GDP - per capita (PPP) | $0.00 (USD) |
Akrotiri Demographics
What is the population of Akrotiri?
| Languages | English, Greek |
| Population - note | approximately 18,195 on the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia including 11,000 Cypriots and 7,195 Service and UK-based contract personnel and dependents |
| Urban Population | 0.000000 |
Akrotiri Government
What type of government does Akrotiri have?
| Executive Branch |
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022) previous chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (6 February 1952 - 8 September 2022) head of government: Administrator Air Vice-Marshal Peter J.M. SQUIRES (since 1 September 2022) note - administrator reports to the British Ministry of Defense and is also Commander, British Forces Cyprus (BFC); the chief officer, an appointed civilian, is responsible for the day-to-day running of the civil government of the Sovereign Base Areas elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; administrator appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Ministry of Defense |
| Constitution |
history: presented 3 August 1960, effective 16 August 1960 (The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia Order in Council 1960 serves as a basic legal document) amendments: amended 1966 |
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What environmental issues does Akrotiri have?
| Climate | Temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters |
| Environment - Current Issues | Shooting around the salt lake; note - a breeding place for loggerhead and green turtles; the only remaining colony of griffon vultures is on the base. |
Akrotiri Economy
How big is the Akrotiri economy?
| Economic Overview | Economic activity is limited to providing services to the military and their families located in Akrotiri. All food and manufactured goods must be imported. |
| Currency Name and Code | Euro (EUR) |
Akrotiri News and Current Events
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