Northern Cyprus
- Unrecognized states
- Independence declared on 15 November 1983
- Capital North Nicosia
- Population 382,836 (2021 estimate)
- Area 3,355 km²
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti), is a de facto state that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus. It unilaterally declared independence in 1983, and is recognized only by Turkey. A buffer zone under the control of the United Nations stretches between Northern Cyprus and the rest of the island and divides Nicosia, the island’s largest city and capital. Attempts to reach a solution to the Cyprus dispute have been unsuccessful. The Turkish Army maintains a large force in Northern Cyprus.
The Flashing Flag of Tashkent
Not all Turkish-Cypriots are happy with the huge flag covering the mountainside just above Tashkent. But their request for the removal of this ‘symbol of the Turkish occupation of Northern Cyprus’ does not really resonate. (Article in Dutch)
Jorie Horsthuis | 8 May 2008
