NORTH CYPRUS

NORTH CYPRUS.

CURRENCY: Turkish Lira (TL).

EXCHANGE RATE: TL 145,352.50 = US$1.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Turkish.

POPULATION: 300,000.

CAPITAL: Turkish Nicosia.

INTERNATIONAL CODE: TELEPHONE 90-581.

CURRENCY CONTROLS: The Turkish Lira is a negotiable currency.It may be freely imported, but its export is limited to the equivalent of US$5,000.There is no limit on the import of foreign currency, but amounts over US$5,000 must be declared up on entry; if re-export is desired.Only foreign currency amounts up to US$5,000 can be freely exported.

GAMING INFORMATION: There are at least 12 casinos operating in North Cyprus.

HOW TO GET THERE: Flights by Turkish Airlines, Cyprus Turkish Airlines or Noble Air from Istanbul or Izmir, Turkey, to Ercan Airport near Nicosia, Then taxi to Famagusta or Kyrenia.Auto Ferry from the Turkish ports of Tasucu and Mersin to Kyrenia and Famagusta.

TOURIST INFORMATION: Turkish Republic of North Cyprus, 821 U.N.Plaza, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017.

Tel: (212) 687-2350.
The Turkish Republic of North Cyprus is the political northern one-third of the island of Cyprus populated by mostly Turkish Cypriots.The Turkish Republic of North Cyprus is only recognized by Turkey.No other country has recognized its independence.It is not accessible to tourists from other parts of the island.The government of Cyprus has declared that the use of hotels in the Turkish occupied zone by travelers of any nationality is illegal under both municipal and international law.However, international tourism flourishes in the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus.