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Turkish Cypriot diaspora

Okay, kiddo, let me try to explain what the Turkish Cypriot diaspora is in a simple way for you.

Do you know what the word "diaspora" means? It means when a group of people who come from the same place or culture live in different parts of the world.

So, the Turkish Cypriot diaspora is a group of people who originally came from the island of Cyprus, which is in the Mediterranean sea. They are called "Turkish Cypriots" because their ancestors were from Turkey and they have their own language, culture, and traditions.

But over the years, many Turkish Cypriots moved to other countries like England, Australia, Canada, and the United States. Some of them left because of political conflicts and others left to find better job opportunities or education.

Even though they are not living in Cyprus anymore, they still have a strong connection to their culture and each other. They often gather together in their new countries to celebrate holidays, eat traditional food, listen to music, and share stories from their homeland.

So, that's what the Turkish Cypriot diaspora is all about – a group of people from Cyprus who live in different parts of the world but still cherish their culture and identity.