Cyprus Economy and Trade Quiz

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Which branch of agriculture is the leading one in the region described?

Viticulture

In which part of the region are grapes and fruits of high quality primarily grown?

Ararat Plain

What type of crops are cultivated at elevations above 3,300 feet?

Grain crops

What type of tree fruit is commonly cultivated in the colder climate of the region?

<p>Peaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which crops are being replaced by more valuable ones like grapes in the Ararat Plain?

<p>Sugar beets and cotton</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pomegranates, and figs produced in the region?

<p>Colder climate areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What agricultural products are mentioned as being produced in the Naxçıvan region?

<p>Hazelnuts and walnuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which political party was founded by former president Heydar Aliyev?

<p>New Azerbaijan Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was a new constitution approved by referendum in Azerbaijan?

<p>1995</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of water sources are found in the foothill areas according to the text?

<p>Mineral water</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was removed by a constitutional amendment in 2009 regarding the presidency?

<p>Two-term limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term of office does the head of state, the president, serve according to the constitution?

<p>Seven years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the heavy industries in the Republic of Cyprus?

<p>Petroleum refining, cement manufacturing, and thermal electricity production</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector of Cyprus's economy began to expand financial services in 1982?

<p>Turkish-occupied sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major exports of the Turkish sector in Cyprus?

<p>Citrus fruits, potatoes, carobs, and textiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are chronic trade deficits in the Republic of Cyprus offset?

<p>By receipts from tourists and remittances from expatriates</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry contributes to the Greek Cypriot economy along with printing and publishing?

<p>Petroleum refining</p> Signup and view all the answers

What became one of the major components of Cyprus's economy after 1960?

<p>Tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the Turkish-occupied area has not experienced the same prosperity as the southern zone?

<p>Limited access to trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector in Cyprus has seen more success in implementing a program of land consolidation?

<p>Greek Cypriot sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary agricultural product of the Turkish-occupied area in Cyprus?

<p>Citrus fruits</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which agricultural product is NOT mentioned as a major crop in the Greek Cypriot sector?

<p>Carrots</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the island's total agricultural production is contributed by livestock and livestock products?

<p>One-third</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area in Cyprus has a higher proportion of its land occupied by woodlands and forests?

<p>Greek Cypriot sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main belief of the IDF as mentioned in the text?

<p>Israel cannot afford to lose a single war</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is traditionally exempt from military service based on religious practice?

<p>Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the IDF is responsible for taking the war to the enemy and reducing hostile forces rapidly?

<p>Small active-duty force</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the period of active-duty conscription for men in the IDF?

<p>Three years</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are the air force and intelligence corps largely closed to minorities in the IDF?

<p>Security concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the compulsory reserve duty period for men in the IDF?

<p>Up to age 55</p> Signup and view all the answers

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