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Total population | |
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1,250 (0.16% of the population) | |
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Larnaca, Morphou and Famagusta | |
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Cypriot Turkish and Gurbetcha | |
Religion | |
Islam |
Romani people are an ethnic minority in Cyprus.
Cypriot Roma are related to Turkish Roma and Greek Roma. Between 1,000 and 1,200 Romani people live in Cyprus.
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.
The Council of Europe has estimated that there are approximately 1,250 Romani people living in Cyprus (0.16% of the population)
Various groups of Romani have lived in Cyprus for over 500 years. The first Roma immigrants arrived between 1322 and 1400.
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