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About Northern Cyprus

Why Northern Cyprus....

An unfair history of political and economic isolation has ensured that Northern Cyprus has remained one of the most unspoilt and least developed parts of the Mediterranean - still retaining its traditional character and heritage, thus its charm…

With miles and miles of virgin coastline and golden sands bathed in sunshine for almost every day of the year, Northern Cyprus enjoys intense Mediterranean weather and boasts the most warmest welcome with exceptional Turkish Cypriot hospitality, incomparable natural beauty with numerous unique historical treasures & delicious Mediterranean cuisine…

For centuries Cyprus has been influenced by the cultures of many different nations, which has led to an island with a rich and diverse historical and architectural heritage reflecting 9,000 years of civilization...A perfect challenge for historians...

Embodied with an excellent variety of walks in varying terrain: mountain walks, those along the coastline and the splendid walks inland, Northern Cyprus boasts stunning natural scenery where you might feel that you are the only person on this paradise island... keen walkers, orchid lovers, butterfly & bird watchers are in for a delightful surprise...

Not only its historical treasures and natural beauty but Northern Cyprus is also home for a fascinating, unpolluted, crystal clear water world, where marine life is still undisturbed... Scuba divers, turtle lovers & fishermen will be spoilt for coasts...

The uncommercialised Northern Cyprus is a paradise island for those who just want to relax and enjoy an island not over run by tourism and therefore much quieter than a lot of others in the Mediterranean.

An unforgettable experience awaits you in Northern Cyprus, which will give you all the reasons to come back!!!

General Information…

Cyprus is the 3rd largest island in the Mediterranean waters, located west of Syria and South of Turkey. Northern Cyprus has an area of 3,335 sqkm and a population of 200,000.Nicosia is the Capital with Kyrenia, Famagusta and Guzelyurt being the main cities the population is mostly Muslim. There are also other small religious groups which are Moronites (Christian Arabs), Roman Catholics and Jews. In Northern Cyprus Turkish is the main language, but you will find that even in small villages English is spoken, well enough for a minor conversation and also you will experience that the Cypriots find themselves very close to the British. This is probably the influences of the British in the time they Ruled Cyprus.

Brief History....

For centuries Cyprus has been influenced by the cultures of many different nations, which has led to an island with a rich and diverse historical and architectural heritage reflecting 9,000 years of civilization… In the 8th century BC it was a part of the Assyrian empire, then the Babylonian, Egyptian and Persian. In the 58 BC the island was seized by the Romans. Richard the Lionheart settled on the island in 1191 during the third Crusade and after selling it to the Knights Templar permitted Guy de Lusignan to buy the island. Cyprus remained in Lusignan possession until captured by the Venetians in 1489. From 1571-1878 the island was ruled by the Ottoman Empire until they leased its administration to Britain. Independence was granted in 1960, but soon after Greek Cypriots and Greek military troops started problems with intentions to rule the whole of the island (ENOSIS). In 1974 Turkey, as a Guarantor Country, was forced to intervene to safe guard the interest of both Turkish and Greek Cypriots. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) was declared in 1983. See Chart

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