The northern portion of Cyprus, although considered land of the Republic of Cyprus, has been occupied by the Turkish Military since 1974. Ever since, the Turkish Cypriot community has struggled find international recognition and remains only supported by its “motherland”, Turkey. This photograph was taken in the Ledra Palace Hotel checkpoint where one can pass through the Buffer Zone to “North Cyprus”, or the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” as they call themselves. Notice the dominance of signage seeking recognition of a separate territory.
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