It is the result of a bloody division of Cyprus in 1974, when Turkey invaded the northern part of the island, in response to a military coup that was backed by the Greek government.

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There were two important cities in the northern part of that island.

在它的北部有两座重要的城市

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There were two important cities in the northern part of that island.

在它的北部有两座重要的城市

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