North Cyprus Properties

Cyprus is the first largest island in the Mediterranean after Sardinia and Sicily. It lies 70 kms. From Turkey, 100kms. From Syria and 320 kms from Egypt.

Weather and Climate in North Cyprus

Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and mild winters from December to February, separated by short autumn and spring seasons.

Language

Official language in Northern Cyprus is Turkish but English is widely understood.

Population of North Cyprus

Population of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is 200,587.

Capital City

Nicosia (Lefkosa) is the capital of TRNC with population of 39,176 inhabitants.

Other North Cyprus Cities

Famagusta (Gazimagusa) Population 27,637
Kyrenia (Girne) Population 14,205
Guzelyurt Population 12,865
Lefke Population 6,490
Yeni Iskele Population 2,814

Area of Northern Cyprus

3,355 Kilometre Square

Currency

The New Turkish Lira. Euro, Sterling, Dollars, and other major currencies may be used or exchanged in the larger towns. NB. While no restrictions are placed on imports of foreign exchange, large amounts should be declared to customs upon entry. Up to $10,000 may be exported.

Time Zone

North Cyprus is normally 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC), and seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST). Daylight Savings time is honored in Northern Cyprus. For summer time clocks go forward one hour at 3 am on the last Sunday in March resulting in a 3 hour ahead of GMT. On the last Sunday in October, the clocks go back resulting to the 2 hour ahead of GMT.

Passports and Visas

A valid passport is necessary for entry and visa is granted at entry point to Northern Cyprus.

Coastline

The beaches of Northern Cyprus are among the cleanest and safest in the Mediterranean. The average water temperature is 24C between May and October. During the summer season Hotel Beaches offer an excellent service to its customers in terms of eating and drinking facilities, not failing to mention the provision of beach umbrellas and beach loungers.

Some of these beaches will also offer activities such as water skiing, banana rides, jet ski, wind surfing and scuba diving.

Telephone in Northern Cyprus

The code for England is 00 44 followed by the local number but omitting the first zero (0). From England the code is 00 90 392 followed by the local Cypriot number. Public telephone booths are available and telephone cards can be purchased from the Telecommunications office.

Electricity

Convenient to the many UK residents and tourists, electricity in Northern Cyprus is 220-240 volts with a 50 Hertz frequency. Electricity costs in North Cyprus are similar to other European countries and you pay monthly or arrange to pay in advance. There are occasional power cuts and some people choose to buy diesel or petrol generators which are available in many stores. The electricity costs 0.106 New Turkish Lira per KW which is the equivalent of 4 pence per KW. (approx. £ 15 monthly per house).

When buying property in North Cyprus, either resale or off plan, you will need to go to the local TRNC electricity board office and complete a contract and pay for connection and supply.