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Region |
Eastern and Mediterranean Sea off Turkish Coast. The 3rd largest island in Mediterranean
Sea (after Sicily and Sardinia) |
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Capital |
Nicosia |
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Government |
Republic- Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)is recognized only by Turkey. Two ethnic
communities inhabit the island since 1962. |
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US Embassy |
Chief of Mission: Ambassador Michael Klosson corner of Metochiou and Ploutarchou
Sreet Engomi 2700 Nicosia |
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Legal System |
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Languages |
Greek, Turkish, English |
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Currency |
Greek Cypriot area-Cypriot Pound (CYP) Turkish Cypriot area- Turkish Ira (TRL) |
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Currency Code |
(CYP) (TRL) |
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Exchange Rate |
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Holidays |
Independence Day, 1 October (1960) note: Turkish Cyproit celebrate 15 November (1983)
as Independence Day |
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Climate |
Temperate, Mediterranean with hot dry summers and cool winters. |
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Terrain |
Central plain with mountains to North and South, scattered but significant plains
along southern coast. |
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