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Complete the sentence about Cyprus Olympic Committee with the correct year: Since ______, six individuals have served as President of the Cyprus Olympic Committee.
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Complete the sentence about Cyprus Olympic Committee with the correct year: Since ______, six individuals have served as President of the Cyprus Olympic Committee.
1974. Since 1974, six individuals have served as President of the Cyprus Olympic Committee.
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Complete the sentence about AEL Limassol with the correct year: AEL fans had to wait 12 years until tasting title success again, as the club finally became champions of Cyprus again in ______.
1953. AEL fans had to wait 12 years until tasting title success again, as the club finally became champions of Cyprus again in 1953.
3
Complete the sentence about President of Cyprus with the correct year: The office was established by the Constitution of ______, after Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
1960. The office was established by the Constitution of 1960, after Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
4
Which film director, born in Limassol, directed the 1964 film 'Zorba the Greek'?
Michael Cacoyannis
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Complete the sentence about Ochi Day with the correct year: As a result, Ohi Day has been commemorated annually since ______ on October 28.
1942. As a result, Ohi Day has been commemorated annually since 1942 on October 28.
6
In which year did Athens host the Olympic Games for the second time?
2004. In 2004, the Olympic Games returned to their birthplace in Athens, Greece.
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Complete the sentence about Tourism in Cyprus with the correct year: Cyprus has been a full member of the World Tourism Organization since ______.
1975. Cyprus has been a full member of the World Tourism Organization since 1975.
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Complete the sentence about Foreign relations of Cyprus with the correct year: After independence, Makarios took part in the ______ founding meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade.
1961. After independence, Makarios took part in the 1961 founding meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade.
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Complete the sentence about Cyprus shipping with the correct year: The BSM Maritime Training Centre was founded in ______ and is IMO approved operating under the auspices of the Cyprus Administration.
1983. The BSM Maritime Training Centre was founded in 1983 and is IMO approved operating under the auspices of the Cyprus Administration.
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Complete the sentence about Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation with the correct year: CyBC began as the Cyprus Broadcasting Service, with its first radio broadcast at 17:00 on Sunday, 4 October ______.
1953. CyBC began as the Cyprus Broadcasting Service, with its first radio broadcast at 17:00 on Sunday, 4 October 1953.
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As of 2026, in which of these areas is Cyprus still not a full member?
The Schengen Area. Of the 27 EU member states, only two, Cyprus and Ireland, are not members of the Schengen Area.
12
Complete the sentence about Morphou with the correct year: Having been a predominantly Greek Cypriot community before the ______ Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the town is now inhabited by Turkish Cypriots.
1974. Having been a predominantly Greek Cypriot community before the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the town is now inhabited by Turkish Cypriots.
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Which natural gas field, found in 2011 in Block 12 of the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone, was the island's first major discovery?
Aphrodite
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Which is the largest dam in Cyprus by storage capacity?
The Kouris Dam, on the Kouris River in the Limassol district. Kouris Dam ... is the largest dam of a network of 107 dams in Cyprus.
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Complete the sentence about Kyriakos Ioannou with the correct year: Due to an injury, he didn't start in the qualifying rounds at the ______ World Championships in Daegu where he was one of the favourites for a medal.
2011. Due to an injury, he didn't start in the qualifying rounds at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu where he was one of the favourites for a medal.
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Which place completes this sentence about Kingdom of Cyprus? Some weeks after Richard I's marriage to Berengaria in ______ on 12 May 1191, Komnenos attempted an escape by boat to the mainland but he was apprehended at Cape St.
Limassol. Some weeks after Richard I's marriage to Berengaria in Limassol on 12 May 1191, Komnenos attempted an escape by boat to the mainland but he was apprehended at Cape St.
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Which sanctuary near Kouklia was one of the most important religious sites of the ancient Mediterranean?
The sanctuary of Aphrodite at Palaepaphos. Kouklia-Palaepaphos and the Sanctuary of Aphrodite (Venus to the Romans) were renowned religious sites until the early Christan era.
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Complete the sentence about Byzantine Cyprus with the correct year: In the spring of ______, the island was attacked by Raynald of Châtillon and Thoros II.
1156. In the spring of 1156, the island was attacked by Raynald of Châtillon and Thoros II.
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Complete the sentence about Cyprus Emergency with the correct year: The Cyprus Emergency ended in ______ with the signature of the London-ZĂĽrich Agreements, establishing the Republic of Cyprus as an independent state.
1959. The Cyprus Emergency ended in 1959 with the signature of the London-ZĂĽrich Agreements, establishing the Republic of Cyprus as an independent state.
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Which place completes the sentence? Snow is possible only in the ______ in the central part of the island.
Troodos Mountains. Snow is possible only in the Troodos Mountains in the central part of the island.
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Complete the sentence about Geroskipou with the correct year: In ______, Sir Sidney visited Geroskipou and met Andreas Zimboulakis, appointing him as a vice-consul of Britain.
1811. In 1811, Sir Sidney visited Geroskipou and met Andreas Zimboulakis, appointing him as a vice-consul of Britain.
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Which Cypriot club was the first from the island to reach the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, in 2008-09?
Anorthosis Famagusta. In the 2008–09 season, Anorthosis Famagusta FC was the first Cypriot team to qualify for the UEFA Champions League Group stage.
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Complete the sentence about Cyprus pound with the correct year: The Cypriot pound was introduced in ______ and was equal in value to one pound sterling.
1879. The Cypriot pound was introduced in 1879 and was equal in value to one pound sterling.
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Which branch of Islam is followed by most Turkish Cypriots?
Sunni Islam. Turkish Cypriots mainly adhere to the Sunni branch of Islam.
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What is the capital of Cyprus?
Nicosia. The capital and largest city of Cyprus is Nicosia.
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Complete the sentence about Paralimni with the correct year: Since the ______ Turkish invasion of Cyprus, it has increased in size and status, primarily due to refugees fleeing from Northern Cyprus.
1974. Since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, it has increased in size and status, primarily due to refugees fleeing from Northern Cyprus.
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