Greece & Turkey on 1 Island? (THIS IS CYPRUS)

**I made this video 2.5 years ago, but only shared it to Facebook...so I wanted to post it for all you guys here on YouTube! Please excuse the fast paced editing and shaky camera -- I was a newbie back then**

CYPRUS is a very interesting country, with a diverse history, and one that isn't often talked about on a global scale.

Did you know that since 1974, Cyprus has been split by a thick-walled border into two sides, the South (Greek) and the North (Turkish)? The capital city, Nicosia, is the only capital in the world to be in two continents, and it's bizarre how the culture drastically changes when you step over a border within the same city.

My goal in making this video is to educate you on the history of Cyprus, as well as share my unbiased opinions as I visit both the Greek & Turkish sides of the island.

Please refrain from starting a Greek vs. Cyprus political debate. That's not what this video is about. Any rude/nasty comments will be deleted.

This video was NOT easy to make.. it took me 2 hours just to find a place to say the opening lines... Police on every corner stopped me from taking photos around the walled border. And it was SO hot outside that I almost passed out.. but it was all worth it!!

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[anthonytsi]

there's an old saying in my language that translates to "if a country ever has complicated borders, you know that the british were there"

[cjfrench]

Just got back from southern Cyprus I can honestly say that the Cypriots are some of the warmest, polite people I have met. The island is so beautiful is as well, if you have never been go!

[FoodXBert]

I have been wanting to go to Cyprus for a long time. It's so good to learn all about the history before I go.

[krateproductions]

1:12 No photos allowed
*Literally shows a photo of it*

[roynique]

Am from Ghana. Lived in Cyprus for 10years. I love the people and i speak Cypriot Greek. The people are very compassionate and very caring. They helped me a lot while living there.i lived in Limassol.

[tugayturkylmaz]

Love from Turkey to both sides of Cyprus. Please share love and peace. There is no winner of war

[sihaamali]

I remembered the days I have been living in Turkey and Greece such a beautiful countries ♥️

[jasondaskalakos]

Fun fact the only place in the world that recognizes the Turkish side of Cyprus is Turkey

[FingeringThings]

How complicated are you borders?

Cyprus: Yes

[thestringsmaster]

I'm currently in South Cyprus in Paphos and can tell you that it's really an amazing country.

[andreasantoniou]

I am from Cyprus and I have been waiting for this video for a long time! Well done Drew! Teaching cultures without being political!

[angus]

Your open-mindedness and non-judgmental attitude is great Drew.
That’s certainly a benefit of travel!

[konstantinossam.]

The level of oversimplification of facts and events really hurts...

[nicolasdc]

Nicosia isn't divided in two continents, all Cyprus is in Asia (although it's part of the EU). The division is between cultures and ethnicities, not between continents.

[thewaffle]

This is the quality content I paid my internet bill for

[AverytheCubanAmerican]

It's a very fascinating island. Beautiful place. And thank you for showing us both sides

[Cyprus_Is_Greek]

ITS NOT TURKISH CYPRUS, IS OCCUPIED CYPRUS

[sajjadqureshi]

I was there from 1993-2000 and still love to go there.last time i was there with my family in 2018 and will go soon again. Me and my family love Cyprus.

[ofsevim]

We're the same. Me as a Turkish citizen I hope Cyprus will reunify one day. I hate religion and politics they're dividing us.
Greetings from Istanbul

[WhyJustWhy]

I love how Drew says it how it is, with no politics. Keep up the good work brother