Treaty of Konstantinople (The Great Peace Map Game)

The Treaty of Konstantinople was the treaty negotiated and signed between the Hellenic Republic and the Turkish State to end the Greco-Turkish War and establish conclusive borders between the two countries, along with some other significant provisions.

1. General Terms

 * The state of conflict between the Hellenic Republic and the Turkish State will come to an end.
 * All prisoners of war and remains will be returned to their host country, where possible.
 * This treaty will come into effect January 1st, 1924.

2. Thrace Territory

 * The Turkish State relinquishes claims to the territory of East Thrace in perpetuity.
 * The rights and liberties of non-Greek inhabitants in Thrace will be protected by the Hellenic Republic.

3. Ionia Territory

 * The Hellenic Republic relinquishes claims to the territory of Ionia in perpetuity.
 * The rights and liberties of non-Turkish inhabitants in Ionia will be protected by the Turkish State.

4. Constantinople

 * Both the Hellenic Republic and the Turkish State relinquish claims to Constantinople in perpetuity.
 * Constantinople will instead become the Free City of Konstantinople, a self-governing international city.
 * Konstantinople will be administered by the General Council and led by two high commissioners, of whom one is always Greek and one is always Turkish.
 * The two official languages of Konstantinople are Greek and Turkish.
 * Konstantinople will be a demilitarized zone to all nations, with only a local police force to maintain internal security.
 * In times of significant internal instability or times of war, Konstantinople may be jointly occupied by the militaries of the Hellenic Republic and the Turkish State. This situation persists until the end of instability or hostilities.
 * During these times, the internal administration of Konstantinople is taken over by the military authorities.
 * Ships of all nations may dock in Konstantinople, however military ships will be prohibited from obtaining munitions or other armaments while within the city.
 * Private property, as currently is, will be protected by the city's authorities.
 * The currency of the city will be the Konstantinopolitan Lira.
 * The Hagia Sophia will be administered by the local authorities. Religious ceremonies may be performed there on each religion's designated day of prayer and significant holidays.

5. Population

 * The Hellenic Republic and the Turkish State will engage in a population transfer.
 * The majority of Muslim inhabitants of the Hellenic Republic will go to the Turkish State.
 * The majority of Turkish Greeks of the Turkish State will go to the Hellenic Republic.
 * It is the responsibility of the receiving state to provide for the transfered populations.
 * The Free City of Konstantinople may not be the target of state-sanctioned resettlement efforts.

6. Other Terms

 * The Turkish State relinquishes claims to the island of Cyprus in perpetuity.
 * The Turkish State relinquishes claims to the Dodecanese in perpetuity.
 * The Turkish State relinquishes claims to Syria, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Hejaz in perpetuity.
 * The Turkish State retains its claim to Mosul Province, to be determined through negotiations with Great Britain.
 * All capitulations for the benefit of European powers forced upon the Turkish people are declared null and void.
 * The entirety of the Ottoman Navy, impounded in Constantinople since 1918, will be turned over to the Turkish State.

Signatories

 * Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos, representing the Hellenic Republic:
 * Speaker Mustafa Kemal, representing the Turkish State:
 * HIM Sultan Mehmed VI, representing the city of Constantinople: