Thursday 10 March 2016

By Adam Bright


Situated at the maritime crossroads of the eastern Mediterranean basin, Cyprus has a rich and varied history. Many invaders, settlers and immigrants have come here over the centuries, and the island has seen Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Lusignans, Genoese, Venetians, Ottomans, British and Turks seek to take a part of Cyprus for themselves.

Cypriots, whether Greek or Turkish, are proud of their nation and feel a strong sense of national identity. The division of their island in 1974 is viewed by many as a temporary setback, and Cypriots look to the day when Cyprus will be a united island once again.

The national banner of the Republic of Cyprus was received in 1960 after getting freedom from the United Kingdom. The banner was picked by the President of the Republic Makarios III and the Vice-President Fazil Kucuk as the consequence of the banner outline rivalry.

By Constitution, the banner should not have blue or red hues (the shades of the banners of Greece and Turkey) and no a cross or a bow. The banner ought to look impartial. The national banner outline rivalry was won by a Turkish Cypriot instructor and craftsman Ismet Guney.

Cyprus is the main nation to show its property area on its official banner. The foundation of the banner is white that reflect the peace. In the center, there is the guide to the island that has the copper shading to speak of the verifiable connection of Cyprus to this metal. Under the island's guide, there are olive tree's limbs. The branches of the olive tree speak of the peace too.

The flag of Cyprus is used on land as the national and civil flag and at sea as the national and civil ensign. Many sea vessels in the world go under the Cyprus flag as Cyprus has the third largest fleet within the European Union, with 16% of the total fleet of the 25 EU Member States. The European fleet capacity has increased upon Cyprus' accession due to the Cyprus fleet contribution. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Cyprus Flag for the future.




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