- General Information
- North Cyprus is the Turkish-controlled part of Cyprus, divided in 1960
- Population was approximately 286,257 in 2013
- Area covers 3,355 square kilometers
- Climate features hot summers (April-October) and cool winters (November-March)
- Major Cities
- Lefkoşa (Nicosia) is the capital with 62,000 inhabitants
- Gazimağusa (Famagusta) has 54,000 residents
- Girne (Kyrenia) is the main tourist center with 38,000 inhabitants
- Güzelyurt and İskele have 27,000 and 19,000 respectively
- Culture and Tourism
- Turkish is the official language, English widely spoken
- Local cuisine features traditional Turkish dishes and olive oil
- Numerous festivals organized by municipalities
- Beautiful sandy beaches and wildflower groves
- Practical Information
- Turkish Lira is the local currency, major currencies accepted
- Traffic is on the left with international rules
- Mini buses and car rentals available for transportation
- Various public holidays including New Year's Day and Victory Day