This resulted in the eviction of much of the north's Greek Cypriot population, the flight of Turkish Cypriots from the south, and the partitioning of the island, leading to a unilateral declaration of independence by the north in 1983. [124], Direct flights to Northern Cyprus and the trade traffic through the Northern Cypriot ports are restricted as part of the embargo on Northern Cypriot ports. Since 1st January 2008, the euro has been the official currency of the Republic of Cyprus, replacing the Cypriot pound (also known as the lira) at a fixed rate of 0.585274 Cypriot pounds to 1 euro. Industry (light manufacturing) contributes 22% of GDP and agriculture 9%. Although Eroğlu and his National Unity Party favours the independence of Northern Cyprus rather than reunification with the Republic of Cyprus, he is negotiating with the Greek Cypriot side towards a settlement for reunification.[39]. The most popular sport in Northern Cyprus is football. In fact, on their travel money website you can However, between 3% and 4% commission is charged when traveller's cheques are cashed over the counter. During this period, the so-called "1974 generation of poets" arose, led by poets including Mehmet Yaşın, Hakkı Yücel, Nice Denizoğlu, Neşe Yaşın, Ayşen Dağlı and Canan Sümer. [98][99] The real GDP growth rate in 2007 was estimated at 2%. Turkish forces proceeded to take over the northern four-elevenths of the island (about 36% of Cyprus's total area). The Greek-Cypriot inhabitants are still supplied by the UN, and Greek-Cypriot products are consequently available in some shops. The economy has seen growth through the 2000s and 2010s, with the GNP per capita more than tripling in the 2000s, but is held back by an international embargo due to the official closure of the ports in Northern Cyprus by the Republic of Cyprus. The country received over 1.1 million tourists in 2012,[107] when hotels and restaurants generated an income of $328 million[108] and constituted 8.5% of the GDP. [83] Even in the urban areas, there is a lot of diversity: a study conducted on the banks of the Pedieos river around Nicosia found more than 750 different plant species. [151] Northern Cyprus is a secular state. Date of experience: March 2017. 600 charter flights were scheduled for 2013. Toumazou et al. Currency in North Cyprus . Although formally part of Turkish 4th Army, headquartered in İzmir, the sensitivities of the Cyprus situation means that the commander of the Cyprus Turkish Peace Force also reports directly to the Turkish General Staff in Ankara. The British Pound is traditionally strong against the Turkish Lira, which is why villa holidays in North Cyprus are great value for money at the moment. Executive power is exercised by the government. The scene in North Cyprus has hit seriously dizzy heights over the last few years, welcoming a mix of holiday makers and serious players alike. In 2005 the central bank and the government in Turkey knocked off a handful of zeros from their currency and today the currency in both Northern Cyprus and Turkey is the yeni, (new), Turkish lira. [60][65], In the wake of the April 2004 referendum on the United Nations Annan Plan, and in view of the support of the Turkish Cypriot community for the plan, the European Union made pledges towards ending the isolation of Northern Cyprus. Report inappropriate content 11-20 of 37 replies [83] An endangered species that is the subject of folk tales and myths is the sea daffodil, found on the sandy beaches and endangered due to the disruption of their habitats. Northern Cyprus has an area of 3,355 square kilometres (1,295 sq mi), which amounts to around a third of the island. Northern Cyprus (Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs), officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC; Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti, KKTC), is a de facto state[5] that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus. Several United Nations Security Council resolutions have called on the Turkish forces to withdraw. Between 2002 and 2007, Gross National Product per capita more than tripled, from US$4,409 in 2002 to US$16,158 (in current U.S. Exchange rates for the new Turkish lira are subject to fluctuations due to a high inflation rate. What currency is used in Northern Cyprus? These include the Fast Break Sport Club in Turkey's Men's Basketball Regional League; the Beşparmak Sport Club in Turkey's Handball Premier League; and the Lefke European University Turkey Table-tennis Super League. The Mesaoria plains consist of plain fields and small hills, and is crossed by several seasonal streams. 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