Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean after Sardinia and Sicily. It lies 70 km from Turkey.

Climate:Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and with mild winters from December to February, which are separated by short autumn and spring seasons.

Language:Turkish, English widely understood.

Telephone:Calls can be made from North Cyprus to any International telephone number.
To call North Cyprus from abroad, the code is + 90 392 81 followed by the local number.
Public telephone booths are available and telephone cards can be purchased from the Telecommunications Office.
There are 2 GSM mobile telephone networks that provide international roaming to visitors. TR TELSIM & TR TURKCELL

Post:The outgoing postal system is reliable. Incoming mail must be suffixed “Mersin-10, Turkey”. The history of the postal service in North Cyprus will definitely be of interest to all philatelists.

Electricity:220/240 Volts A/. A standard three pin British plug is used.

Money:Turkish Lira. Eurocheques, Travellers Cheques, Sterling, Dollars and other major currencies may be used or exchanged in the larger towns.
Credit Cards are also accepted in larger shops and hotels. Money can be withdrawn using a bank cards from ATM's displaying the VISA sign.

Holidays:

1 January, New Year’s Day
23 April, Children’s Day
1 May, Labour Day
19 May, Youth and Sports Day
20 July, Peace and Freedom Day
30 August, Victory Day
29 October, Turkish Republic Day
15 November, Northern Cyprus Republic Day