How many base areas comprise Akrotiri and Dhekelia?
two
What is in the Western one?
Western Sovereign Base Area ("WSBA")
what is the Eastern Base?
Dhekelia Cantonment
When were they created?
in 1960
Why did the UK want to maintain control of these areas?
its a vital strategic part of their communications gathering and monitoring network
What are included in the base areas?
British military bases and installations
what agreements set the bases aside for the British?
the 1960 treaty of independence
were any other agreements involved?
yes
which ones?
the London and Zurich Agreements
why did the British want to keep military bases in the area
it guaranteed the use of UK military bases on Cyprus