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How big is Cyprus?
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Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and Sardinia with a total area of 9251 m2. North Cyprus covers 3252 km2 of the island.
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What is the population of the island?
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The population of the island is approximately 900.000 of which 215.000
live in Northern Cyprus.
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What is the climate on the island?
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Cyprus has a typical Mediterranean climate. It has dry summers and warm rainy winters.
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What is the official currency in the island?
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The official currency used in the Northern Cyprus is Turkish Liras (TL). Foreign currencies and travelers checks are also honored. Major credit cards are also accepted in many locations. For all your foreign exchange needs and information go to; www.sunforeignexchange.com
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What are the entry requirements for Northern Cyprus?
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There are no visa requirements for entry to Northern Cyprus. However; a valid passport is required.
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How can I come to Northern Cyprus?
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There are frequent scheduled and charter flights out of England, Turkey and other European countries. From England, there are 15 flights from 3 airports in London; Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick. The flight takes 5 hours to arrive Northern Cyprus. The flight takes 5 hours to arrive in N. Cyprus. This includes the mandatory layover in Turkey
which the planes have to touch down first.
Most of these flights arrive to Northern Cyprus in the evening. From Turkey, there are direct flights to Northern Cyprus everyday which takes 60 minutes.
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What is the language spoken in Northern Cyprus?
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The official language spoken in Northern Cyprus is Turkish. Also English is widely spoken in the island due to its colony heritage.
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What type of electricity and plugs are used in Northern Cyprus?
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The electricity is 240 Volts. The plugs are in English standards.
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What is the international telephone code of Northern Cyprus?
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You can dial 00 90 (392) followed by the number you are calling. The local telephone codes are:
Kyrenia: 81
Nicosia: 22
Famagusta: 36
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Are there any museums in Northern Cyprus?
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There are number of interesting museums in Northern Cyprus.
In Kyrenia, Ancient Shipwreck Museum, Cypriot Folk Arts Museum, Decorative Public Arts Museum, Archangelos Church & Icon Museum, The Museum of Peace & Freedom;
In Nicosia, The Stone Works Museum, The Lapidary Museum, Mevlevi Tekke Museum (the museum of Whirling Dervishes), The Museum of Barbarism, Dervish Pasha Mansion (Ethnographical Museum)
In Famagusta, The Dungeon and the Museum of Namik Kemal, Djanbulats Bastion & Museum, Agios Ionnais Church and Icon Museum, St. Barnabas Monastery and Museum.
In Guzelyurt, Guzelyurt (Morphou) Museum of Archaeology & Natural History, St. Mamas Church and Icon Museum
In Iskele, Iskele Icon Museum.
All museums are closed in national holidays. The working hours are: 09.00 am to 13.00 pm / 14.00 pm to 16.45 pm in winter. The opening times vary in summer. For more information you can always contact the Museums and Antiquities Department at
00 90 392 227 29 16.
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What about local transportation?
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There are reasonable priced taxis available in the island. However, always ask for a price before you depart. There is also a collective taxi system mainly using minibuses and limousines known as dolmush. Bus departures are very frequent between big and smaller towns during the day.
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Rent- a -Car Services?
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Prices are excellent for the travelers who wish to act freely. You can hire a car with your driving licenses. Driving is on the left, just like in England. Wearing a seatbelt at all times is required by the law. All signposts are international. Also one of our companies Sun Rent-a-Car has the largest fleet in the island and the leader. We do have a special discount for the customers who make reservations over our web page; www.sunrentacar.com.
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