The national flag of Cyprus (Greek: Σημαία της Κύπρου; Turkish: Güney Kıbrıs bayrağı) features a striking design of a white field with a copper-colored silhouette of the island of Cyprus, situated at the top of two olive branches. The white background symbolizes peace and harmony, while the copper color represents the historic association of Cyprus with copper mining. The island's silhouette stands as a clear and bold representation of the nation itself, emphasizing its geographical and national identity. The olive branches are symbols of peace and unity between the island's two main ethnic communities, the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots, and their hope for peaceful coexistence on the island. This flag serves as a poignant reminder of the country's history and the aspirations for a harmonious future in Cyprus.
| Proportion: | 2:3 |
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| Adopted: | August 16, 1960 (original design), April 24, 2006 (current version) |
| Designed by: | İsmet Vahid Güney |
| Flag image: | Animated GIF (25 frames looped) |
| Flag emoji code: | 🇨🇾 |
The coat of arms of Cyprus is a concise yet powerful emblem featuring a copper shield flanked by two olive branches, which symbolize the country's copper ores, as in the flag. At the center of the shield, a white dove, holding an olive branch in its beak, serves as a universal symbol of peace. This coat of arms elegantly conveys Cyprus's historical heritage and its enduring commitment to peace and prosperity, making it a poignant symbol of the nation's identity and aspirations.
Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is a country on the island of Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean. Its capital is Nicosia, and its population is about 1.216 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with North Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey.
| Capital and largest city: | Nicosia |
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| Other major city: | Limassol |
| Official languages: | Greek, Turkish |
| Region: | Western Asia |
| Ethnic groups: | 77% Greek Cypriots, 18% Turkish, 5% other |
| Religions: | 78% Eastern Orthodoxy, 20% Islam, 1% Other, 1% None |
| Nationality name: | Cypriot |
| Area: | 9,251 km² (3,572 sq mi) |
| Population: | 1.216 million (2021) |
| Country codes: | CY, CYP (ISO 3166) |
| Internet Top-Level Domain: | .cy |
| Calling code: | +357 |
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Cyprus's flag's been updated to match the flag used on this site: https://www.presidency.gov.cy/cypresidency/cypresidency.nsf/presidencf_en/presidencf_en?OpenDocument