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About Cyprus (North)
Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkey invaded the north in response to a military coup on the island which was backed by the Athens government.
The island was effectively partitioned with the northern third inhabited by Turkish Cypriots and the southern two-thirds by Greek Cypriots.
A "Green Line" - dividing the two parts from Morphou through Nicosia to Famagusta - is patrolled by United Nations troops.
Population: 807,000 (combined)
Capital: Nicosia (Lefkosia to Greek Cypriots, Lefkosa to Turkish Cypriots)
Major languages: Greek & Turkish
Major religions: Christianity & Islam
Currency:
Northern Cyprus: Turkish Lira
Southern Cyprus: CYPRUS Pound
Internet domain: .cy
International dialling code: +357
Currency
Northern Cyprus: Turkish Lira
Southern Cyprus: CYPRUS Pound
Getting around
The best method of travelling around the North of Cyprus is to Rental a Car or motor bike which are widely available in most towns and resorts..
If you enter Cyprus from Turkey, the customs officials from the South are able to impose a fine on you for entering through an illegal port. Fortunately, this policy is not often enforced, but it is always possible.
For alternative cheap travel, there is a regular Bus service which provides a route that runs to and from towns Monday to Saturday only. Bus routes between larger cities in the south are fairly cheap, run frequently and are usually on time. If you need to travel on a Sunday, try and find a service taxi. These are ideal for journeys to most places in the Republic but they may take you on a longer route. In North Cyprus, there are mini-buses that operate between Kyrenia and Nicosia that you will find are frequent. Service taxis are willing to travel across the border from South to North, if you can locate one.
Weather
The climate in North Cyprus is generally similar to that of the Mediterranean, but with long dry periods and hot summers from early June through to the end of August. The inland temperatures can reach more than 40°C sometimes, and that means in excess of 104°F. In the mountainous areas and along the coasts it will be slightly cooler and thus more manageable for comfort. The winters in North Cyprus can be slightly wet with mid day temperatures ranging from 5°C to15°C. Although North Cyprus enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, its ideal weather is for sunny days and fine temperatures just about every day. The best of the summer lasts from early May to the end of October but there is often plenty of sunny days well up to Christmas and generally with mild temperatures. There are cloudless skies for much of the year, yet often with cool breezes from the sea, ideal for both swimming and sunbathing.