About Kyrenia

General Information
The T.R.N.C (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) is a miniscule country situated in the eastern Mediterranean seas under the west of Turkey, measuring up to only 120 miles wide, with a distance of 15 miles from its north coastline to southern border. Due to the islands strategic placement within the Mediterranean, Cyprus has been used as a main meeting location for traders for many centuries. Cyprus has been seized and ruled by a great number of different colonies such as the Phoenicians, Assyrians, Romans, Persians and Byzantines, which have in turn each left their own distinctive mark upon the island of Cyprus.

North Cyprus Holidays
More and more tourist are discovering and flocking to the rare beauty and peaceful settings that North Cyprus has to offer, as it is nowadays nearly impossible to find a country within Europe, where major tourist developmental projects are taking place and as a result; the natural beauty spoilt. What with Cyprus being such a small country, there are only 12000 beds available to tourists, it is advisable that summer bookings are made early, due to the popularity of a North Cyprus holiday during the hot summer months. Once you have arrived in Northern Cyprus, you’ll be delighted to explore and make the most out of the clean golden beaches next to your quality hotel, as well as the ancient historical buildings and locations.

To boast about the fantastic time you are having on this sunny island, you can choose from the two mobile phone operators operating in North Cyprus: KKTCell and Vodafone. The reasonable rates will have you chatting about your amazing holiday for hours, from the exhilarating water sports on the Kyrenia beaches under the glowing sun, the fascinating old structures within the walled city of the islands capital Nicosia, or perhaps the exciting nightlife in Famagusta. In North Cyprus, there’s always a new experience to discover!

Political structure
Although the T.R.N.C is not recognised by any other country besides Turkey, it is safe to say that North Cyprus is a modern society with all the rules and regulations that any European country has. North Zypern has its own government, prime minister and president as well as its own systematic laws. There is a great feel of patriotism amongst the Turkish Cypriots, which can be clearly evident during the public holidays, where the local people pour out on to the streets to celebrate their nations past victories with pride. The T.R.N.C government also takes great pride in creating a nation where the educational and economic sectors are on an upward path of success.

Northern Cyprus Economy
The main contributing services of North Cyprus lie within its agricultural sector and government services. Even though the T.R.N.C (K.K.T.C in Turkish) is not formally recognised by the world apart from Turkey and is a reason why the country’s economy is not up to its highest standard, the government is constantly in a bid to make the best of what they have got with the help of their citizens.

North Cyprus language
When you visit Northern Cyprus, teach yourself a few handy words of Turkish, the country’s official language, and you will your new found knowledge very useful as it is spoken in up to 30 countries by 63 million people, such as Turkey, Germany, Bulgaria and Macedonia. Many foreign people coming to the island to study at the six prestigious universities easily fit in with the locals and the language becomes second nature to them
 
Northern Cyprus Highlights
Here are some of the most popular North Cyprus hotspots that should not be missed: Visit the picturesque town of Kyrenia and indulge yourself in a tasty Mediterranean dish at a pretty restaurant on the historic harbour. Or how about discovering the beautiful cafes and unique stalls inside the ancient walls in the town of Famagusta? If you would like to be at one with nature, make your way to the Five Finger Mountains, where you will be surrounded by beautiful views and a whole range of wildlife. Don’t forget to visit the old town of Nicosia, the country’s capital, where you can visit the huge Selimiye Mosque and get a real taste of the islands exciting history.

What’s in a name?
Many believe that the name Cyprus has come from the word copper. The island was a extremely rich source in copper and was exported to many countries amongst the world. The word kypros (meaning henna) was also believed to be where the islands name was derived from.