The Republic of Cyprus

In 1960, after a four year uprising, struggle and unrest Cyprus gained its Independence and joined
the League of Nations.



  The last Governor of Cyprus Sir Hugh Foot,
  Archbishop Makarios on the Greek Cypriot
  side and Dr Fazil Kutchuck on the Turkish
  Cypriot side sign the Treaty of Establishment
  of the Republic of Cyprus - 16/August/1960

  The last Governor of Cyprus Sir Hugh Foot,
  Archbishop Makarios on the Greek Cypriot
  side and Dr Fazil Kutchuck on the Turkish
  Cypriot side sign the Treaty of Establishment
  of the Republic of Cyprus - 16/August/1960

  The First meeting of the Council of Ministers
  headed by President and Archbishop Makarios,
  Vice-President Dr. Fazil Kutchuk and the last
  British Governor to Cyprus, Sir Hugh Foot



  The Flag of the Republic of Cyprus