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ABOUT NORTHERN CYPRUS
NAME
TRNC- Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, the Independence Day is November 15, 1983. It is a democratic republic, the present president is Mehmet Ali Talat.
TIME ZONE
GMT+2hs
GEOGRAPHY
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean after Sardinia and Sicily. It lays 70 kms. From Turkey, 100 kms. From Syria and 320 kms. From Egypt.
CLIMATE
Mediterranean climate with long hot dry summers July and August are the hottest months with the maximum temperature of 44.5 C° (112 F), mild winters during which time almost all the annual rainfall occurs. December – February are the coolest with a minimum of 5.5 C° (22F). Short mild spring and autumn.
LANGUAGE
Turkish language is mainly spoken although English is wildly spoken in Shops, Hotels, Banks, Bars, Restaurants, etc.
RELIGION
%99 Muslim, %1 Orthodox, Maronit and Catholic.
TELEPHONE AND POST
THE CODE: +90 392 , for the mobile phone the extension is: +90 533, +90 542
The code for England is 00 44 followed by the local number but omitting the first number (0). Public telephone booths are available and telephone cards can be purchased from the Telecommunications Office.
North Cyprus - Post
The outgoing postal system is reliable. Incoming mail must be suffixed “Mersin-10, Turkey” and not “Northern Cyprus”.
CAPITAL CITY
Lefkosa (Nicosia)
OTHER CITIES
Gazimagusa (Famagusta), Girne (kyrenia), Güzelyurt, Lefke, Yeni Iskele
AREA
North Cyprus - Area
3,355 kilometres square.
POPULATION
About 230,000; around 15,000 are English (2008).
HOW TO COME TO NORTHERN CYPRUS
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus can be reached by both sea and air.
By Air; Cyprus Turkish Airlines, Turkish Airlines provide an important network from international airports to Ercan via Turkey. Or via Southern Cyprus (but one needs a visa). 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.
KIBRIS TURKIS AIRLINES (KTHY) & TURKISH AIRLINES (THY)
North Cyprus - Kibris Turkish Airlines (KTHY)
- Lefkosa: +90 392 22 73 820
- Istanbul: +90 212 267 09 73
- Ankara: +90 312 418 04 25
- London: +44 171 930 4851
- Heathrow: +44 181 897 1731
North Cyprus - Turkish Airlines (THY)
- Lefkosa: +90 392 22 71 06
- Ankara: +90 312 419 28 00/15 hat
- London: +44 171 499 44 99
DUTY FREE ALLOWANCES & PASSPORTS AND VISAS
North Cyprus - Duty Free Allowances
Up to 400 cigarettes per adult, or 500 gram of tobacco or 50 cigars. 1 litre of spirits or 1 litre of wine. Up to 100cl. Perfume. NB: It is strictly prohibited to export antiques or archaeological materials.
North Cyprus - Passports and Visas
A valid passport is necessary for entering and a visa is granted on entrance to Northern Cyprus.
COASTLINE
North Cyprus - Coastline
Northern Cyprus beaches are among the cleanest and safest in the Mediterranean. The average water temperature is 24C between May and October. During the summer season Hotel Beaches offer excellent service to its customers in terms of eating and drinking facilities, as well as the provision of beach umbrellas and beach lounges. Some of these beaches will also offer activities such as water skiing, banana rides, jet-ski, wind surfing and scuba diving.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
North Cyprus - Emergency
Forest Fire 177,
Police 155,
First Aid 112.
North Cyprus - Accommodation
A wide range of accommodation is offered, ranging from 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 star Hotels, Hotel-Bungalows, Hotel-Apartments to camping and Self Catering Apartments and Villas.
ELECTRICITY
North Cyprus - Electricity
220/240 Volts A/. A standard three pin British plug is used.
RESTURANTS AND BARS
A wide choice of restaurants and bars in the main tourism centres gives the visitors a chance to eat somewhere different every night. Most restaurants and Bars are welcoming and friendly. During the summer months eating is often out of doors.
BANKS AND CURRENCY
BANKS
Numerous Turkish and Turkish Cypriot banks operate in Northern Cyprus. They open Monday to Friday at 08.30. (Except public holidays) Closing time in the summer may be as early as 12.00 noon, but in the winter most banks reopen from 14/00 – 17.00
CURRENCY
The Turkish lira (YTL) Credit cards i.e. Visa cards etc (with PIN) Euro, Dollar and Sterling are excepted
Many Money Exchange Buroes can be found in the high streets for changing cash or Travellers cheques.
PUBLIC HOLIDAY AND WORKING HOURS
North Cyprus - Public Holidays
1 January, New Year’s Day
23 April, Children’s Day
1 May, Labour Day
19 May, Youth and Sports Day
20 July, Peace and Freedom Day
30 August, Victory Day
29 October, Turkish Republic Day
15 November, Northern Cyprus Republic Day
There are also several Religious holidays or “Bayrams” which like the Christian festival of Easter, change every year.
North Cyprus - Working Hours
Shops are open with some variations but generally
summer: 8:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00
winter: 9:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00
Banks (Mon-Fri)
summer: 8:00-12:00
Winter: 8:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00
Public Services
Summer:
Monday, 07:30-14:00 and 15:30-18:00
Tuesday-Friday, 07:30-14:00
Winter:
Monday-Friday, 08:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00
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