Cyprus Economy and Trade Quiz
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Which branch of agriculture is the leading one in the region described?

  • Potato farming
  • Tobacco cultivation
  • Cotton farming
  • Viticulture (correct)
  • In which part of the region are grapes and fruits of high quality primarily grown?

  • Southern river valleys
  • Sevan Basin
  • Ararat Plain (correct)
  • Shirak Steppe
  • What type of crops are cultivated at elevations above 3,300 feet?

  • Sugar beets
  • Grain crops (correct)
  • Vegetables
  • Cotton
  • 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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