The Republic of Cyprus has de jure sovereignty over the island of Cyprus and its surrounding waters, according to international law, except for the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, administered as Sovereign Base Areas. However, the Republic of Cyprus is de facto partitioned into two main parts; the area under the effective control of the Republic, comprising about 59% of the island's area, and the north, administered by the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is recognised only by Turkey, covering about 36% of the island's area. The international community considers the northern part of the island as territory of the Republic of Cyprus occupied by Turkish forces. The occupation is viewed as illegal under international law, amounting to illegal occupation of EU territory since Cyprus became a member of the European Union. COUNT 5
QSN1 The Republic of Cyprus does not have de jure sovereignty over what two British territories?  ANS1 Akrotiri and Dhekelia QSN2 How many parts is the Republic of Cyprus partitioned into? ANS2 two main parts QSN3 How much area of the island does the Republic control? ANS3 59% QSN4 The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is only recognized by what country? ANS4 Turkey QSN5 What does the international community consider the northern part of Cyprus? ANS5 territory of the Republic of Cyprus occupied by Turkish forces