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The location of Northern Cyprus
An enlargeable map of Northern Cyprus
An enlargeable political map of the island of CyprusThe Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is a de facto independent republic[1][2][3] on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Officially it is the northern territory of the Republic of Cyprus.[4] The TRNC declared independence in 1983, nine years after a Greek Cypriot coup attempting to annex the island to Greece triggered an invasion by Turkey. It has received diplomatic recognition only from Turkey, on which it is dependent for economic, political and military support. The rest of the international community, including the United Nations and European Union, recognises the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over the whole island.
The TRNC extends from the tip of the Karpass Peninsula (Cape Apostolos Andreas) in the northeast, westward to Morphou Bay and Cape Kormakitis (the Kokkina/Erenköy exclave marks the westernmost extent of the TRNC), and southward to the village of Louroujina/Akıncılar. The no man's land or buffer zone stretching between the two areas is under the control of the United Nations.
In 1974, Turkey led a land invasion of Northern Cyprus with the aim of protecting the Turkish minority population after a Greek-inspired coup brought a threat of union of the island with Greece.[5][6] However, the Greek Cypriots regard the Turkish army as an illegal occupation force; its presence has also been denounced by the United Nations in several United Nations Security Council resolutions.[7] Attempts to reach a solution to the dispute have so far been unsuccessful. Efforts to find a solution are ongoing. In 2004 the 5th revision of UN Annan Plan to settle the Cyprus dispute was accepted by a majority of Turkish Cypriots in a referendum, but did not gain the support of the majority of Greek Cypriots.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Northern Cyprus:
General reference
- Pronunciation:
- Common English country name: Northern Cyprus
- Official English country name: The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
- Common endonym(s): Kuzey Kıbrıs
- Official endonym(s): Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti
- Adjectival(s):
- Demonym(s):
- Etymology: Name of Northern Cyprus
- ISO country codes: See the Outline of Cyprus
- ISO region codes: See the Outline of Cyprus
- Internet country code top-level domain: See the Outline of Cyprus
Geography of Northern Cyprus
An enlargeable topographic map of the island of CyprusMain article: Geography of Northern Cyprus- Location:
- Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Atlantic Ocean
- Mediterranean Sea
- Cyprus Island (which it shares with the Republic of Cyprus)
- Mediterranean Sea
- Eurasia (though not on the mainland)
- Europe
- Southern Europe
- Cyprus Island (which it shares with the Republic of Cyprus)
- Europe
- Mediterranean Basin
- Time zone: Eastern European Time (UTC+02), Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+03)
- Extreme points of Northern Cyprus
- Population of Northern Cyprus:
- Area of Northern Cyprus: 3,355 km2
- Atlas of Northern Cyprus
Environment of Northern Cyprus
An enlargeable satellite image of the island of Cyprus- Climate of Northern Cyprus
Natural geographic features of Northern Cyprus
- World Heritage Sites in Northern Cyprus: None
Ecoregions of Northern Cyprus
Main articles: List of ecoregions in Northern Cyprus and Ecoregions in Northern Cyprus- Karpaz Peninsula, the area around Cape Apostolos Andreas has been declared as a national park.
Administrative divisions of Northern Cyprus
Main article: Administrative divisions of Northern Cyprus- Districts of Northern Cyprus
- Lefkoşa District
- Gazimağusa District
- Girne District
- Güzelyurt District
- İskele District
Municipalities of Northern Cyprus
Main article: Municipalities of Northern CyprusDemography of Northern Cyprus
Main article: Demographics of Northern CyprusGovernment and politics of Northern Cyprus
- Main article: Government of Northern Cyprus and Politics of Northern Cyprus
- Form of government:
- Capital of Northern Cyprus: Nicosia
- Elections in Northern Cyprus
- (specific elections)
- Political parties in Northern Cyprus
- Political scandals of Northern Cyprus
- Taxation in Northern Cyprus
Branches of the government of Northern Cyprus
Main article: Government of Northern CyprusExecutive branch of the government of Northern Cyprus
- Head of state: President of Northern Cyprus, Derviş Eroğlu
- Head of government: Prime Minister of Northern Cyprus, İrsen Küçük
Legislative branch of the government of Northern Cyprus
- Parliament of Northern Cyprus (unicameral)
Foreign relations of Northern Cyprus
Main article: Foreign relations of Northern CyprusInternational organization membership
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is a member of:[4]
Law and order in Northern Cyprus
Main article: Law of Northern Cyprus- Capital punishment in Northern Cyprus
- Constitution of Northern Cyprus
- Crime in Northern Cyprus
- Human rights in Northern Cyprus
- LGBT rights in Northern Cyprus
- Freedom of religion in Northern Cyprus
- Law enforcement in Northern Cyprus
Military of Northern Cyprus
Main article: Military of Northern Cyprus- Turkish Armed Forces in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
- Forces
- Army of Northern Cyprus
- Navy of Northern Cyprus
- Air Force of Northern Cyprus
- Special forces of Northern Cyprus
- Military history of Northern Cyprus
- Military ranks of Northern Cyprus
Local government in Northern Cyprus
Main article: Local government in Northern CyprusHistory of Northern Cyprus
Main article: History of Northern Cyprus- Military history of Northern Cyprus
Culture of Northern Cyprus
- Cuisine of Northern Cyprus
- National symbols of Northern Cyprus
- Public holidays in Northern Cyprus
- Turkish Cypriot diaspora
- World Heritage Sites in Northern Cyprus: None
Art in Northern Cyprus
- Television in Northern Cyprus
Sports in Northern Cyprus
Economy and infrastructure of Northern Cyprus
Main article: Economy of Northern Cyprus- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 89th (eighty-ninth)
- Currency of Northern Cyprus: Lira
- Transportation in Northern Cyprus
Education in Northern Cyprus
Main article: Education in Northern CyprusSee also
References
- ^ Antiwar.com. In Praise of 'Virtual States', Leon Hadar, November 16, 2005
- ^ Carter Johnson, University of Maryland. Sovereignty or Demography? Reconsidering the Evidence on Partition in Ethnic Civil Wars, 2005
- ^ Emerson, Michael (2004). The Wider Europe Matrix. CPSE. ISBN 9290794690.
- ^ a b "Cyprus". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cy.html. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ Lewis, Paul (May 11, 2001). "Nikos Sampson, 66, Cyprus President After Coup, Dies". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/11/world/nikos-sampson-66-cyprus-president-after-coup-dies.html?pagewanted=1.
- ^ http://www.tcn-cy.freeuk.com/Special2.htm
- ^ UN Security Council resolutions 353(1974), 357(1974), 358(1974), 359(1974), 360(1974), 365(1974)
External links
Wikimedia Atlas of Northern Cyprus
- Official links
- Office Of The President, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
- Northern Cypriot Tourism Office
- TRNC Public Information Office
- TRNC Central Bank in Turkish language
- Other links
- ATCA News, Association of Turkish Cypriots Abroad
- "Islamic Conference's Parliaments to Call TRNC 'Cyprus Turkish State'" JTW
- Multi-lingial Tourism Portal for Northern Cyprus
- Useful Information on TRNC
- International Expert Panel for a European Solution in Cyprus
- North Cyprus Tourism Centre
- Assembly of Turkish American Associations
- Chronology - Cyprus Issue
- Turkish Cypriots of Australia - Historical Book
- Münüse, Folk Music
- TIKA
- Wikitravel.org Northern Cyprus
- EU task-force on Turkish Cypriot community
- Northern Cyprus a refuge for British fugitives
- Attorney-General v. Ibrahim ("Principle of necessity")
- Orams v. Apostiledes (Enforceability in England of Republic of Cyprus Judgment against purchaser of real property in Northern Cyprus; case has been referred to the European Court of Justice for a preliminary ruling)
- Caglar v. Billingham (status and taxability of official representative in London of the Northern Cyprus government)
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