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STAT	Cyprus	Netherlands
Daylight Savings Time end date	01:00 UTC on last Sunday October	01:00 UTC on last Sunday October
Daylight Savings Time start date	01:00 UTC on last Sunday March	01:00 UTC on last Sunday March
Full name	Republic of Cyprus	The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Independence day date	October 1	May 5
National anthems	\u00ddmnos eis t\u012bn Eleuther\u00edan ( Hymn to Liberty )	Wilhelmus ( William )
National identity card	All residents aged 12 and up are required to carry an official ID card.	Although it is not compulsory to carry a proof of identity at all times, since 1 January 2005 it is compulsory to show identification, when an authorized officer asks for it, from the age of 14. An authorized officer can only do so under certain circumstances. Such circumstances include suspicious behaviour, committing any offense, or if a person is interviewed as a witness of a crime. Identity checks at events where the public order may be in danger are also allowed. Otherwise random identity checks by the police are not allowed in principle but can happen in certain areas such as a train station or doubtful areas i.e. redlight district, and a fine for not showing proof of identity may be successfully challenged in such cases. The fine for not being able to show proof of identity when legally required is \u20ac 60.- (16 and over) or \u20ac 30.- (14 or 15). Proof of identity is also required when opening a bank account and when entering an employment contract.
Neighboring countries and territories	Egypt (M) Greece (M) Israel (M) Lebanon (M) Syria (M) Turkey (M) Akrotiri and Dhekelia ( United Kingdom ) Northern Cyprus	Belgium Germany Saint Kitts and Nevis (M) United Kingdom (M) Venezuela (M) Anguilla ( United Kingdom ) (M) Saint Barthelemy ( France ) (M) Saint Martin ( France ) (M) United States Virgin Islands ( United States ) (M)
Overview	<p>By legend the birthplace of the ancient Greek goddess of love Aphrodite, Cyprus&#039;s modern history has, in contrast, been dominated by enmity between its Greek and Turkish inhabitants. </p> <p>Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkey invaded the north in response to a military coup on the island which was backed by the Athens government.</p> <p>In 1974 the island was effectively partitioned with the northern third inhabited by Turkish Cypriots and the southern two-thirds by Greek Cypriots. The UN peacekeeping forces estimate that 165,000 Greek Cypriots fled or were expelled from the north, and 45,000 Turkish Cypriots from the south, although the parties to the conflict say the figures are higher.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17217956">Full Article</a>	<p>The Netherlands&#039; name reflects its low-lying topography, with more than a quarter of its total area under sea level.</p> <p>Now a constitutional monarchy, the country began its independent life as a republic in the 16th century, when the foundations were laid for it to become one of the world&#039;s foremost maritime trading nations. </p> <p>Although traditionally among the keener advocates of the European Union, Dutch voters echoed those in France by spurning the proposed EU constitution in a 2005 referendum. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17740800">Full Article</a>

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