WELCOME TO NORTHERN CYPRUS

We would all like to offer you a warm welcome to Northern Cyprus.

We have built up a very special reputation for service, quality and all-round product knowledge. We like to think that no one knows Northern Cyprus quite as well as we do! It is our aim to deal with your queries quickly and efficiently, and generally give advice. If there are any special requests that you may have please inform us as soon as you can and we will endeavour to meet those requirements. Our office is very easy to find. We are on the main road from Kyrenia to Lapta, opposite the Hair Studio. Don’t hesitate to call in and meet us so as we can discuss the North Cyprus region and provide you with as much information and local knowledge that you require. The office telephone numbers are 815 6067/ 815 7555. The emergency telephone number is a mobile. This is not office based and is for emergencies only. 0533 862 7555 We hope you enjoy your holiday in North Cyprus and look forward to seeing you again soon.

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO NORTHERN CYPRUS

The origin of the word Cyprus is uncertain. Some say Cyprus is derived from the Greek word for copper, while others say that copper is a corruption of the Greek word for Cyprus. Various historians have used various names: Kypros. Kriptos and Kition, to name but a few and now Kuzey Kibris – North Cyprus.

SITUATION

The island is situated in the north-eastern corner of the Mediterranean Sea. It is about 40 miles from the coast of Turkey to the north, 60 miles from Syria to the east and 250 miles from Egypt to the south.

AREA

The area of the island is 3,572 square miles, with a coastline of 486 miles. The North Cyprus covers roughly 1/3 of this. It is the third largest island in this sea, being smaller than Sicily and Sardinia.

PHYSICAL FEATURES

The most prominent topographical features of the island are the two mountain ranges separated by a wide and fertile plain – the Mesarya (meaning land between the mountains).The Northern Range, known as the Kyrenia Mountains and the Southern Range, known as the Trodos Mountains.
The Kyrenia Mountain range is about 80 miles long. It is a narrow range running parallel to the coastline. Occupying an area of approximately 100 square miles, it is composed predominantly of limestone, dolomite and marble, and attains an average height of over 2,000 feet, culminating in the highest peak known as Mount Selvili at an elevation of 3,357 feet. The largest spring in the island is found in this range. Chiefly covered with olive and carob trees.

POPULATION

The first count of the population began in 1881, soon after the British occupation of the island in 1878. There are now in the region of 220,000 people living in Northern Cyprus.

LANGUAGES

Turkish is the principal language. English is widely spoken and understood.

LOCAL TIME

Cyprus sun time is two hours ahead of GMT, and seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, which means that it is two hours ahead of the UK.

SUNRISE & SUNSET (local time)