Northern Cyprus
Turkish-recognized island state
Northern Cyprus is a self-declared state occupying the northern third of the island of Cyprus, recognized only by Turkey.
It was established in 1983 following the 1974 Turkish invasion and subsequent partition of the island.
The international community considers it occupied territory of the Republic of Cyprus: The border crossing into Northern Cyprus requires a passport check.
Also called the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Not identified or acknowledged
- embargoOfficial prohibition on trade
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- disputedArgued over, unresolved
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
recognition · sanctions · stalemate · deadlock · impasse · buffer zone · Green Line · de facto
Cyprus's chief city
- coastlineLand-water boundary
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- beachesSandy coastal areas
- citrus grovesCultivated lemon-orange plantations
High-melting brined cheese
- mezeMiddle Eastern appetizer spread
- tavernaGreek neighborhood restaurant
- Turkish coffeeGrounds-in-cup brewing method
- rakiAnise-flavored Turkish spirit
folk dance · handicrafts · Ottoman architecture · village life · hospitality · bazaar
unrecognized
Not identified or acknowledged
- embargoOfficial prohibition on trade
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- disputedArgued over, unresolved
sovereignty · recognition · sanctions · stalemate · deadlock · impasse · buffer zone · Green Line · de facto · self-declared
Nicosia
Cyprus's chief city
- coastlineLand-water boundary
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- beachesSandy coastal areas
halloumi
High-melting brined cheese
- mezeMiddle Eastern appetizer spread
- tavernaGreek neighborhood restaurant
- Turkish coffeeGrounds-in-cup brewing method
raki · folk dance · handicrafts · Ottoman architecture · village life · hospitality · bazaar
Byzantine
Of Constantinople's civilization
- CyprusNicosia, halloumi, Aphrodite, buffer zone, municipalities
- Disputed TerritoriesKashmir, Crimea, Taiwan, Kosovo, West Bank
- Greek-Turkish RelationsAegean Sea, population exchange, territorial waters, border disputes, diplomatic tensions
- Turkish PlacesIstanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Batman
- territoriesprovince, state, region, country, colony
- autonomyfreedom, self-rule, independence, self-determination, free will
north, northern, northerly, northerner, northward, northwards, Cyprus, Cypriot