Romani people in Cyprus
Romani people are a ethnic minority in Cyprus.
| Total population | |
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| 1,250 (0.16% of the population)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Larnaca, Morphou and Famagusta | |
| Languages | |
| Cypriot Turkish and Gurbetcha | |
| Religion | |
| Islam |
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Cypriot Roma are related to Turkish Roma and Greek Roma. Between 1,000 and 1,200 Romani people live in Cyprus.[2]
The Cypriot Roma are Muslims and live in the north part of Cyprus. Cypriot Roma speak Romani in their homes and maintaining, except for well-known singers and musicians.[3]
History
Various groups of Romani have lived in Cyprus for over 500 years. The first Roma immigrants arrived between 1322 and 1400.[4]
References
- Cyprus - European Commission
- The Gypsies of Cyprus struggle on
- Sociolinguistics: - Volume 3, Part 3. p. 1887.
- The Minorities of Cyprus.
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