North Cyprus
Written by ATCA
In 1983 the Turkish Cypriot people declared the establishment of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, leaving the ‘door open’ for the settlement of the Cyprus question.
Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Established on: 15.11.1983
President of the Republic: Mehmet Ali Talat
Prime Minister: Ferdi Sabit Soyer
Colours of the Flag: White and Red
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Capital: Lefkosa (Nicosia)
Currency: Turkish Lira
Universities: Eastern Mediterranean, Girne American, Near East, International Cyprus and Lefke European
Neighbouring Countries: South Cyprus, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt
Area: 3,355 km2
Population: 200,587 (1996) 208,886 (2001) (Expected)
Life Expectancy: Women:76, Men:72
Population Density: 62 persons/km2
Literacy Rate: 93.5% (1999 – 2000)
Ethnic Composition: 99% Turkish, 1% Others
Religion: 99% Moslem, 1% Others
Language: Turkish
Urbanisation Rate: 51.15%
Defence – Internal Security:
Brigade Force consisting of some 5,000
Military troops Police Force : 1853
Geography: Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean after Sardinia and Sicily. It lies 70 km from Turkey.
Climate: Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and with mild winters from December to February, which are separated by short autumn and spring seasons.
Passports & Visas: A valid passport is necessary for entering and a visa is granted on entrance to North Cyprus.
International Connections: By Air: Cyprus Turkish Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Istanbul Airlines provide an important network from international airports to Ercan via Turkey. For the timetables, prices and information, inquiries can be made at the offices of the above mentioned airlines and also from the travel agents and foreign representatives.
By Sea: There are scheduled ferry-boat services from Mersin to Gazimagusa (Famagusta) three times a week. There are daily sea-bus and ferry services from Tasucu to Girne. Also from Alanya, Antalya and Anamur services are organised during summer months to Girne.