İsmet Güney

İsmet Güney
Born15 July 1923
Limassol, Cyprus
Died23 June 2009 (aged 85)
North Nicosia, Northern Cyprus
NationalityCypriot
Known forCartoonist, designer
Notable workFlag of Cyprus

İsmet Güney (15 July 1923 – 23 June 2009) was a Turkish Cypriot artist, cartoonist, teacher and painter. He is best known as the designer of the modern flag of the Republic of Cyprus, the country's coat of arms and the original Cyprus lira in 1960. Güney's design was unique, as the Republic of Cyprus is the first country in the world to display a map on its flag.

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