Location:
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is situated in the Eastern Mediterranean with an area of 3.355 square miles. This island is the third largest island of Mediterranean and it is 70 kilometres away from the Turkey and 385 kilometres away from Egypt.

Climate:
Northern Cyprus is known with its typical Mediterranean climate which has long, hot summers and short, mild winters. It offers about 300 days of sunshine each year with average 19 O C temperature. With average 21 O C sea temperature, Northern Cyprus has the warmest sea in the Mediterranean during the summers.

Banks & Currency:
Banks and exchange offices can change all foreign currencies for Turkish Lira. There are branches of many Turkish, Cypriot and international banks in Northern Cyprus. All these offices and banks are open from Monday to Friday between 08.00am-12.00am / 02.00pm-04.00pm. Also exchanging is possible in the hotels, shopping centers and any place where you buy goods and services.

Major Towns:
The Nicosia is the capital city of TRNC with its population of 35.000. This town is also the political and business center of the country. Famagusta is located in eastern side of island and it is the cultural capital of Cyprus with its historical and ancient structures. Kyrenia has a big tourism potential with its long sandy beaches, luxury hotels and its fascinating harbour.

Rent a Car:
Make life easy and venture round the island taking in all the fantastic views and sights by renting a car from the nearest car hire shop.

Accommodation:
Click onto the North Cyprus hotels to find out the needed information. Denizkizi, Merit and Ada Hotels are the nearest ones located.

Shopping:
Most of well-known brands are available alongside the local goods and products in the shops and supermarkets in Northern Cyprus. Especially tourists and foreign visitors prefer low-cost wines and spirits such as Cyprus brandy and Cypriot beers. Furthermore, most of foreign cigarettes, beverages and other goods can be found with cheaper prices than UK prices.

General:

Medical:
Medical and dental care can be provided by private practitioners and hospitals, at lower costs than in the other European countries.

Necessary Telephone Numbers:
Police 155
Hospital 112
Fire 199

Language:
The official language is Turkish. English is spoken and understood all over the country.

Time:
Two hours ahead from the Greenwich Mean Time.

Transportation:
International transportation is provided by Kyrenia port and Ercan Airport in Nicosia.

Accommodation:
Northern Cyprus offers many alternatives about accommodation with its small family hotels, motels, self-catering villas, first class and resort hotels.

Visas:
EU passport holders receive three month visa on arrival. If you want to live permanently in Northern Cyprus, you must gain a residency permit from government.