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What language do Cyprus speak?
Greek
Turkish
Cyprus/Official languages
Cyprus has two official languages: Greek and Turkish. The island is divided into two, and the Cypriot Turks live to the north, the Greek Cypriots to the south. Around 2.7\% of each also speak the minority languages Armenian and Arabic, and most of these also speak Greek.
Can you speak English in Cyprus?
As a country formerly under British rule until the mid 20th century, English is very widely spoken in Cyprus, with around three quarters of the population being able to speak it. All road signs are also in English as well as Greek and many shops sign, menus, public notices and advertisements etc. are also in English.
Do Greece and Cyprus speak the same language?
The official language is modern Greek, yet the locals have a heavy Cypriot dialect that’s spoken daily. This dialect is an amalgamation of Ancient Greek and modern Greek that also includes words from Latin and Turkish.
What is Cyprus religion?
Most Greek Cypriots are members of the Autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus (Church of Cyprus). Islam makes up 18\% of the population, with the majority of Turkish Cypriots being Muslims. There are also small Hinduism, Judaism and other religious communities in Cyprus.
Is Cyprus Arabic?
Cyprus is not Arab but still you can easily confuse a Levant Arab for a Cypriot, since Cyprus is also considered to be in Levant region.
Does Turkey Own Cyprus?
No nation other than Turkey has officially recognised Northern Cyprus as a sovereign state. The United Nations recognises it as territory of the Republic of Cyprus under Turkish occupation.
Does Greece Own Cyprus?
Cyprus has extensive cultural ties with Greece but is not under Greek control. It was a British colony from 1925 until 1960. Prior to that, it was under British administrative control from 1878 and under Ottoman Empire control for most of the preceding several hundred years.
What is the official language of Cyprus?
Jump to navigation Jump to search. The official languages of the Republic of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Northern Cyprus, Turkish was made the only official language by the 1983 constitution. The everyday spoken language (vernacular) of the majority of the population is Cypriot Greek, and that of Turkish Cypriots is Cypriot Turkish.
Is Cypriot Greek spoken in Turkey?
Turkish is spoken in the Turkish north. Cypriot Greek is the main language of the south. Turkish Cypriots speak Turkish, even in a distinct dialect, although it is not as far from the Turkish standard as Cypriot Greek is from the Greek standard.
What is the difference between Greek and Turkish in Cyprus?
The Turkish speaking north, and the south which speaks both Greek and Turkish. Greek Cypriots have a distinct dialect, but standard modern Greek is used for official government business. Turkish is spoken in the Turkish north.
How much do people speak English in Cyprus?
A reported 80.4\% of residents of Cyprus perceive to have command of the English language as L2, a 10.8\% of French, a 4.6\% of German, a 2.8\% of Russian, and a 2.0\% of Spanish.
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