In which year was the Aphrodite gas field discovered in Cyprus's exclusive economic zone?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 2011
- Step 1: Noble Energy drilled in Block 12 and announced the Aphrodite discovery in December 2011. Answer: 2011. Why not the others: 2004: 2004 is the year of EU accession. 2007: No gas discovery was announced in 2007. 2018: 2018 saw a different discovery, Calypso.
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- Which areas of Cyprus remained under British sovereignty after independence under the 1960 Treaty of Establishment?
- Under the 1960 Treaty of Alliance, how many Greek and Turkish troops could be stationed on the island?
- In November 1963 President Makarios proposed constitutional amendments. How many points did his proposals contain?
- Who was installed as President of Cyprus after the coup of 15 July 1974?
- Which Greek politician returned from exile in Paris after the junta fell in July 1974 to lead a civilian government?
- What did UN Security Council Resolution 353 of 20 July 1974 call for?