Is Northern Cyprus a different country?
No nation other than Turkey has officially recognised Northern Cyprus as a sovereign state. The United Nations recognises it as territory of the Republic of Cyprus under Turkish occupation.
What separates North and South Cyprus?
Green Line
The so-called “Green Line” (Figure 1a) separates the island in two parts; crossing the city of Nicosia actually represents today the unique divided capital in Europe.
Can I drive from southern Cyprus to Northern Cyprus?
“It is possible to travel to the north of Cyprus from the south (and back again), including via the Ledra Palace and Ledra Street checkpoints in central Nicosia where you can cross by foot. If you intend to take a hire car to the north, the main crossing in Nicosia is Agios Dometios.
Why is Northern Cyprus not recognized?
Northern Cyprus is recognised only by Turkey, a country which facilitates many of its contacts with the international community. However, due to pressure from Greece and the Republic of Cyprus, this aid coming from EU funds cannot be used on Greek Cypriot land and property nor on public bodies.
Is Southern Cyprus Greece?
The southern portion is an independent republic called the Republic of Cyprus, sometimes referred to as “Greek Cyprus” though this is misleading. It is culturally Greek but is not part of Greece.
Is Cyprus divided into two countries?
Cyprus has been divided, de facto, into the Greek Cypriot controlled southern two-thirds of the island and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus a third. The Republic of Cyprus is the internationally recognised government of the Republic of Cyprus, that controls the southern two-thirds of the island.
Which part of Cyprus is Greek?
Supporters of the Republic of Cyprus may refer to the northern portion as “Occupied Cyprus”. The southern portion is an independent republic called the Republic of Cyprus, sometimes referred to as “Greek Cyprus” though this is misleading. It is culturally Greek but is not part of Greece.
Can I enter South Cyprus with North Cyprus visa?
If you get in to South Cyprus then you will have no problem crossing the border as the Turkish Cypriots would issue a visa on arrival.
Can I drive in Cyprus with a UK Licence?
Can you drive in Cyprus with a UK licence? Yes. You can legally drive in Cyprus with a full and valid UK driving licence.
Does UK Recognise North Cyprus?
The ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ is not recognised by the British government.