Akrotiri and Dhekelia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/akrotiri-and-dhekelia

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1. Where is Akrotiri and Dhekelia?Two separate territorial enclaves on the island of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
2. How many people live in Akrotiri and Dhekelia?Approximately 15,000 residents, including British military personnel, families, and Cypriot civilians
3. What language do people speak in Akrotiri and Dhekelia?English (official), Greek
4. What is the capital of Akrotiri and Dhekelia?No official capital; administrative center is Episkopi Cantonment
5. When was Akrotiri and Dhekelia built?Established as Sovereign Base Areas in 1960 under the Treaty of Establishment
6. Why did the UK keep Akrotiri and Dhekelia after Cyprus became independent?When Cyprus became independent in 1960, a treaty let the UK keep these areas because they had existing military bases and were important for the UK’s security.

British Overseas Territory: A territory under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom but not part of it.
Treaty of Establishment: The 1960 agreement that granted Cyprus independence and defined the status of the Sovereign Base Areas.
Ramsar Site: A wetland of international importance, designated under the Ramsar Convention for its ecological significance.