Kalopsida
Kalopsida
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|---|---|
| Country |  Cyprus |
| • District | Gazimağusa District |
| Country (controlled by) |  Northern Cyprus |
| • District | Girne District |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 660 |
Kalopsida (Greek: Καλοψίδα; Turkish: Çayönü) is a village in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) east of Lysi. It is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus.
Before 1974, Kalopsida was an exclusively Greek Cypriot village; its residents were displaced during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. In 1973, 1,023 Greek Cypriots lived in Kalopsida. Presently, it is inhabited by displaced Turkish Cypriots from the south and some families from Turkey.[2]
Kalopsidiotes (residents of Kalopsida) were known for being very brave and constantly carrying knifes, which they regarded as symbol of pride.
References
- ^ "KKTC 2011 Nüfus ve Konut Sayımı" (PDF) (in Turkish). TRNC State Planning Organization. 6 August 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "KALOPSIDA". Internal displacement in Cyprus. PRIO Cyprus Centre. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
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