Akrotiri and Dhekelia (/ ˌ æ k r oʊ ˈ t ɪər i ə n d d i ˈ k eɪ l i ə /), officially the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia [2] (SBA), [a] is a British Overseas Territory composed of two non-contiguous areas on the island of Cyprus.

Sep 9, 2024 · The map above shows Akrotiri and Dhekelia (officially: Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia) which are British Overseas Territories on the island of Cyprus. These territories serve as military bases for the United Kingdom and play a …

Akrotiri and Dhekelia are two British overseas territories that border the Republic of Cyprus. They are used as military bases by the United Kingdom. The bases were kept by the United Kingdom after Cyprus changed from being a colony in the British Empire, to being an independent republic.

The two military bases Akrotiri and Dhekelia were important bases of the British Empire throughout its reign over the island, and were retained as a compromise upon independence, because the United Kingdom had been reluctant to grant independence to Cyprus if it meant giving up these bases.

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May 23, 2024 · Akrotiri and Dhekelia are two tiny administered areas on Cyprus, in the Mediterranean. They cover 98 square miles (254 sq. km). The island of Cyprus was first visited by humans some 12,000 years ago, and the first settlements appeared around 10,000 years ago.

Dec 10, 2021 · By terms of the 1960 Treaty of Establishment that created the independent Republic of Cyprus, the UK retained full sovereignty and jurisdiction over two areas of almost 254 square kilometers - Akrotiri and Dhekelia.

Jan 1, 2025 · Akrotiri and Dhekelia, officially the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia (SBA), is a British Overseas Territory on the island of Cyprus.

The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia is a British Overseas Territory on the island of Cyprus.

Akrotiri and Dhekelia, officially the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia (SBA), is a British Overseas Territory on the island of Cyprus. The areas, w...