Prior to the Turkish invasion in 1974, Karavas had a Greek population of approximately 2200. Karavas was captured by the Turkish Army before the second Turkish invasion of Cyprus after July 20, 1974.
Before the Turkish invasion of 1974, Karavas had a significant Greek population of around 2200 people. The town was taken over by the Turkish military before the second Turkish invasion of Cyprus following July 20, 1974.