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Background Dhekelia, in 22 editions.

The entry for Dhekelia published Background in 22 editions of 22, from 2004 to 2025. The text changed in 3 editions. Each is shown as published. Background in every entry.

editions changed the text
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2004
the latest edition with it
2025

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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. The larger of these is the Dhekelia Sovereign Base Area, which is also referred to as the Eastern Sovereign Base Area.

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. The larger of these is the Dhekelia Sovereign Base Area, which is also referred to as the Eastern Sovereign Base Area.

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Dhekelia: Background.” The World Factbook, 2004–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/dhekelia/background.

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