Which island did Turkey invade under Ecevit's leadership?
Malta
Sicily
Cyprus
Crete
Answer
The island invaded by Turkey under Ecevit's leadership is Cyprus, a Mediterranean island located south of Turkey. The Turkish invasion occurred in 1974, and it was a response to a military coup d'état in Cyprus that aimed to unite the island with Greece. The invasion led to the partition of the island, with the northern third remaining under Turkish control and the southern two-thirds forming the Republic of Cyprus.
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