1. The UN Buffer Zone and Cyprus
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The green line forms the border. Area: 180 km^* Estimated GDP (Cyprus): $42 billion * The roughly 180-kilometer-long Green Line serves as a buffer zone between the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus, which has been in place since 1974 as a result of the Turkish invasion. This demilitarized zone, which is under UN supervision, is a live representation of the island's protracted strife and the continuous efforts to bring about peace and reconciliation. The UN Buffer Zone and Cyprus @Google/PinterestThe Green Line, a maze of overgrown vegetation and deserted houses, serves as a somber reminder of the island's split past. It delineates not only distinct geographic regions but also the intricate interplay of political, cultural, and individual narratives that characterize the Cyprus war.
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