Photos from North CyprusThe history of Northern Cyprus began with the independence of a united Cyprus from British rule in 1960. Over the years, tensions grew between the Greek and Turkish Cypriots. In 1974 the Greek Cypriots wing of the government created a policy aimed at a union with Greece. This triggered protests by Turkish Cypriots. The reprisal from the Greek Cypriot paramilitary, backed by the military junta ruling Greece at the time, was very violent. In response, the Turkish army invaded the north of the island. As a result, Cyprus was partitioned and the north subsequently declared its independence in 1983, although only Turkey has recognised it. |
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Lefkosa : portrait of Ataturk and flags of Turkey and North-Cyprus
- This is a street in Lefkosa - The church beyond this gate lies in the demilitarised zone
between the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (or KKTC, only
recognised by Turkey) and greek populated Cyprus in the south.
The capital of Cyprus is called Nicosia by the greeks in the
south part, and Lefkosa by the turks in the north part.
Famagusta : Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Famagusta / Gazimagusa : an corridor in old ruins, a hole in the roof and some dust
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North Cyprus was part of the 2000-2001 trip
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from and to Turkey
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