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Welcome To North Cyprus

We have taken the time to provide you with some very basic information about Northern Cyprus. If you are planning for a North Cyprus Holiday and you can't find the information you need, please Contact Us and we will be glad to help you as soon as possible.

 

General Information

Cyprus is the 3rd largest island in the Mediterranean and is located in between Asia, Europe and Africa. Rich in cultural history, North Cyprus has such a vibrant history, perfect climate, beautiful scenery and a very warm and friendly welcome, North Cyprus is the ideal place for a fantastic holiday. Northern Cyprus was colonized by Great Britain and still have good relations with the United Kingdom over the years. North Cyprus is wealth of years and years of history, including medieval castles and rich archaeological sites to enjoy, as well as beautiful golden beaches and fascinating wildlife. Cyprus received over 300 days of sunshine, with clear blue seas, unspoiled landscapes and beaches making it a perfect spot for a away-from-it-all holiday.

Among the Mediterranean, the people of Northern Cyprus are generally very friendly and hospitable, and often go out of their way to share this beautiful treasure of an island with everyone. Holidays in North Cyprus are not complete without a taste of the wonderful variety of delicious Turkish-Cypriot cuisines. Visitors should definitely try eating out at least once during their Holidays in North Cyprus. So whether friend of the sun, a nature lover, a keen walker, an archaeologist or water sports fanatic, this little island is the ideal spot for your holiday and you will definitely want to return again, and again!

 

Lala Mustafa Mosque, Famagusta

Kyrenia Castle At Night, Kyrenia

St. Sophia Cathedral, Morphou

 

Brief History

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), commonly called Northern Cyprus or North Cyprus, is a de facto independent republic located to the North of Cyprus. Just 9 years after the Greek-Cypriot coup, North Cyprus declared their independence on November 15^th, 1983. The Greek-Cypriot coup was intended to annex the island to Greece which in turn triggered the Turkish invasion of 1974. North Cyprus'  independence however, is recognized only by Turkey, on which it has become dependent for economic, political and military support. Unfortunately, to the rest of the world and other international communities including the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU), the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus surpasses the territory of Northern Cyprus.

The Turkish Army maintains force over North Cyprus and this apparently meets with the approval of most of the Turkish-Cypriot population here. However, the Republic of Cyprus regards the Turkish Army as an illegal occupation force and its presence has also been denounced in several United Nations Security Council resolutions. Many attempts to reach a solution to the dispute have futile so far. Kofi Annan of the UN planned to reunite the island in 2004 and his proposal was accepted by majority of the Turkish-Cypriots in a referendum, but a resounding majority of the Greek-Cypriots rejected it altogether.

Although divided, North Cyprus still remains an ideal holiday destination and a fantastic place to visit as it is full of rich and interesting history from ancient times right through to the present.

 

Capital City & Major Cities

Nicosia is the largest city as well as the capital city of Cyprus. Following the dispute in 1960, Nicosia has been a shared capital, meaning it is the capital of North Cyprus and South Cyprus. Other major cities in North Cyprus include Famagusta, Kyrenia, Karpaz, Iskele and Morphou.

 

Official Language

The official language in North Cyprus is Turkish, but English is also widely spoken throughout North Cyprus especially due to the constant inflow of tourists year in and out. In the major cities, such as Kyrenia, Famagusta or Nicosia, almost anyone you come across at random can communicate considerably well in understandable English. But worry not when coming to North Cyprus; below is a little Turkish crash course to help you get around when you arrive North Cyprus for the first time.

• Hello = Merhaba
• Welcome = Hosh geldin
• Goodbye = Gule gule
• Where is this? = Burasi nerde?
• What is this? = Bu ne?
• How much is this? = Bunu ne kadar?
• What is the time? = Saat kach?
• What is your name? = Senin adin ne?
• My name is ... = Admim ...
• Yes = Evet
• No = Hayir/Yok

 

Currency

The local currency is the Turkish Lira (Turk Lirasi, TL) but banks, larger hotels, most restaurants and markets also accept Great British Pounds , American Dollars and Euros. Travellers' cheques and major credit cards are widely accepted.

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Public Holidays

• New Year`s Day: January 1<sup>st</sup>
• Children`s Day: April 23^rd
• Labour Day: May 1^st
• Youth and Sports Day: May 19^th
• Peace and Freedom Day: July 20^th
• Victory Day: August 30^th
• Turkish Republic Day: October 29^th
• Northern Cyprus Republic Day: November 15^th

There are also several religious holidays or "Bayrams" which, like the Christian festival of Easter, changes from year to year.

 

Telecommunication

There are 2 main Private Telecommunication Operators (PTO's) in North Cyprus: North Cyprus Turkcell (KKTCELL) and North Cyprus Telsim (KKTCTELSIM). Both PTO's provide public network, telex, fax and telegram transmission services while public telephone booths are available with telephone cards available for purchased at shops and markets.

                   

When calling a North Cyprus number from abroad, you dial 00 (or "+") followed by 90, and then if you're calling a landline you dial 392 followed by the local Cypriot number or if you're calling a mobile number, you dial the mobile number omitting the 1st zero. For example, to dial Mountain View Hotel's reception (landline): 00 90 392 8223454 or to dial our mobile number: 00 90 5338485115

 

Emergency Telephone Numbers

• First Aid/Ambulance: 112
• Forest Fires: 177
• Police (Nicosia): 228 3311
• Police (Kyrenia): 815 2014
• Police (Famagusta): 366 5310
• Police (Morphou): 714 2140
• Police (Karpaz): 381 2325

 

Miscellaneous Information

Electric Current Voltage

Power in North Cyprus is supplied at 240 volts and the wall sockets are generally the same as in the U.K., the three-pin type.

Duty Free Regulations

Each adult is permitted to bring up to 400 cigarettes, 500gr tobacco or 50 cigars, 1 litre of wine or spirits and up to 100cl of perfume. There are duty-free shops at the Ercan airport, as well as the seaports in Kyrenia and Famagusta.

Medical Services & Hospitals

The State Central Hospital is located in Nicosia, but there are other smaller hospitals in Kyrenia, Famagusta, Morphou and Lefke. There are also clinics in smaller towns and some villages.

Plumbing & Sewage

The Cypriot plumbing system uses a narrow pipe system which restricts flushing of toilet paper down the toilet for many sewerage systems in North Cyprus, as this may cause blockages. Usually, a bin which is emptied daily will be provided next to the toilet for disposal of toilet paper.

Postal Services

Northern Cyprus postal service is reasonably fast and efficient. To receive postal mails in North Cyprus from abroad, all letters must be addressed "Mersin-10 Turkey". For example: Mr. Example, #123 Example street, Nicosia, Mersin-10, Turkey

Population

According to the last census in 2006, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus population was recorded as being 265,100. 50% of the population live in the cities and 50% in the country side, 99% of the adult population are literate.

North Cyprus Police

Crime levels are relatively low in Northern Cyprus and police are always willing to assist if you need them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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