Flag of Cyprus
A white field with a copper-coloured map of the island above two crossed green olive branches.
- Colours
- white
- orange
- green
- Region
- Asia
- Adopted
- 1960
What the flag of Cyprus means
The copper-coloured island recalls the copper mined on Cyprus since ancient times, from which the island may take its name. The olive branches stand for peace between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities, and the white field for peace.
Where is Cyprus?
Cyprus is in Asia. The nearest countries in Battuta are Lebanon, Türkiye, Syria, Israel and Jordan. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Asia.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Cyprus adopted?
The current flag of Cyprus was adopted in 1960.
What colours are on the flag of Cyprus?
The main colours of the flag of Cyprus are white, orange and green.