Flag of Cyprus
- Country
- Cyprus
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Continent
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1960
- Colours
- White, Copper, Green
What does the flag of Cyprus mean?
The flag of Cyprus is a symbol of peace and unity between the Greek and Turkish communities on the island. The copper colour of the map represents the island's name, which is derived from the Greek word for copper.
Colours and what they stand for
White
Peace
Copper
The island's large deposits of copper ore
Green
The island's olive trees
History
Adopted in 1960, after the country gained independence from Britain. It was designed by a Turkish Cypriot art teacher.
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