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Cyprus - Government
Based on the etymology of Cyprus, it was the Greek name for the island is Kupros, which is probably derived from the Sumerian kabar, meaning "copper" or "bronze;" copper mines were located on the island in antiquity. The Government system in this country is the Republic of Cyprus - presidential republic; self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC) - parliamentary republic with enhanced presidency type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 6 districts; Ammochostos (Famagusta; all but a small part located in the Turkish Cypriot community), Keryneia (Kyrenia; the only district located entirely in the Turkish Cypriot community), Larnaka (Larnaca; with a small part located in the Turkish Cypriot community), Lefkosia (Nicosia; a small part administered by Turkish Cypriots), Lemesos (Limassol), Pafos (Paphos)
National symbols
Cypriot mouflon (wild sheep), white dove.
The flag
The National flag of Cyprus has no official description available.
The National Anthem
| Title | N/A |
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| Lyric/music | N/A |
More about the government of Cyprus
| Date of Independence | 16 August 1960 (from the UK) |
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| National holiday | Independence Day, 1 October (1960) |
| Legal system | mixed system of English common law and civil law, with European law supremacy |
| International law organization participation | accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction |
| Constitution | |
| History | Ratified 16 August 1960 |
| Amendment process | Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus -- proposed by the House of Representatives; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total membership of the "Greek Community" and the "Turkish Community"; however, all seats of Turkish Cypriot members have remained vacant since 1964 constitution of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” -- proposed by at least 10 members of the "Assembly of the Republic"; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the total Assembly membership and approval by referendum |
| Citizenship | |
| Citizenship by birth | no |
| Citizenship by descent only | at least one parent must be a citizen of Cyprus |
| Dual citizenship recognized | yes |
| Residency requirement for naturalization | 7 years |
| Executive Branch | |
| Chief of state | President Nikos CHRISTODOULIDIS (since 28 February 2023) |
| Head of government | President Nikos CHRISTODOULIDIS (since 28 February 2023) |
| Cabinet | Council of Ministers appointed by the president |
| Election/appointment process | president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms) |
| Most recent election date | 5 February 2023, with a runoff on 12 February 2023 |
| Election results | 2023: Nikos CHRISTODOULIDIS elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Nikos CHRISTODOULIDIS (independent) 32%, Andreas MAVROGIANNIS (independent) 29.6%, Averof NEOFYTOU (DISY) 26.1%, Christos CHRISTOU (ELAM) 6%, other 6.3%; percent of vote in second round - Nikos CHRISTODOULIDS 52%, Andreas MAVROGIANNIS 48% 2018: Nikos ANASTASIADIS reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Nikos ANASTASIADIS (DISY) 35.5%, Stavros MALAS (AKEL) 30.2%, Nicolas PAPADOPOULOS (DIKO) 25.7%, other 8.6%; percent of vote in second round - Nikos ANASTASIADIS 56%, Stavros MALAS 44% |
| Expected date of next election | 2028 |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature name | House of Representatives (Vouli Antiprosopon) |
| Legislative structure | Unicameral |
| Number of seats | 80 (all directly elected) |
| Electoral system | Proportional representation |
| Scope of elections | Full renewal |
| Term in office | 5 years |
| Most recent election date | 5/30/2021 |
| Parties elected and seats per party | Democratic Rally (DISY) (17); Progressive Party of the Working People (AKEL) (15); Democratic Party (DIKO) (9); National Popular Front (ELAM) (4); Movement of Social Democrats (EDEK) (4); Democratic Alignment (DIPA) (4); Cyprus Green Party (KOP) (3) |
| Percentage of women in chamber | 14.3% |
| Expected date of next election | May 2026 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Highest court(s) | Supreme Court of Cyprus (consists of 13 judges, including the court president) |
| Judge selection and term of office | Republic of Cyprus Supreme Court judges appointed by the president of the republic on the recommendation of the Supreme Court judges; judges can serve until age 68; "TRNC Supreme Court" judges appointed by the "Supreme Council of Judicature," a 12-member body of judges, the attorney general, appointees by the president of the "TRNC," and by the "Legislative Assembly," and members elected by the bar association; judge tenure NA |
| Subordinate courts | Republic of Cyprus district courts; Assize Courts; Administrative Court; specialized courts for issues relating to family, industrial disputes, the military, and rent control; "TRNC Assize Courts"; "TNRC district and family courts" |
| Diplomatic representation in the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Evangelos SAVVA (since 15 September 2023) |
| Chancery | 2211 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
| Telephone | [1] (202) 462-5772 |
| FAX | [1] (202) 483-6710 |
| Email address and website | info@cyprusembassy.net https://www.cyprusembassy.net/ |
| Consulate(s) general | New York |
| Honorary consulate(s) | Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Kirkland (WA), Los Angeles, New Orleans, San Francisco |
| Diplomatic representation from the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Julie Davis FISHER (since 21 February 2023); note - Ambassador FISHER is temporarily assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine as Chargé d’ Affaires ad interim; she remains fully accredited in Cyprus |
| Embassy | Metochiou and Ploutarchou Street, 2407, Engomi, Nicosia |
| Mailing address | 5450 Nicosia Place, Washington DC 20521-5450 |
| Telephone | [357] (22) 393939 |
| FAX | [357] (22) 780944 |
| Email address and website | ACSNicosia@state.gov https://cy.usembassy.gov/ |
| National heritage | |
| Total World Heritage Sites | 3 (all cultural) |
| Selected World Heritage Site locales | Paphos; Painted Churches in the Troodos Region; Choirokoitia |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Cyprus
Info
No additional political notes.
International organization participation
All Important Facts about Cyprus
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