White with a copper-colored silhouette of the island (the name Cyprus is derived from the Greek word for copper) above two green crossed olive branches in the center of the flag. The branches symbolize the hope for peace and reconciliation between the Greek and Turkish communities.

White with a vertical red crescent (the closed portion is toward the hoist side) and red five-pointed star centered just outside the crescent opening. There are also two red strips one at the top and one at the bottom. Red is coming from the Turkey's national flag and crescent indicates the religion (muslim).