Cypriot politician and Greek Orthodox archbishop 195077. A leader of the Greek-Cypriot resistance organization EOKA, he was exiled by the British to the Seychelles 195657 for supporting armed action to achieve union with Greece (enosis). He was president of the republic of Cyprus 196077 (briefly deposed by a Greek military coup JulyDec 1974).
Yellow represents the golden land of South America. Blue stands for the ocean separating the country from Spain. Red symbolizes the blood and courage of the people resisting the tyrants. Effective date: 26 November 1861.