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Tourism has affected the development of Northern Cyprus. Its share of the GDP of Northern Cyprus is significant.
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Turkey, UK and other northern European countries are the source of most tourist arrivals.
The number of tourists visiting the TRNC during January–August 2006 was 380,000, up from 286,901 during January–August 2003.Tourism statistics for the period January-August 2003:
North Cyprus Ministry of Economy and Tourism The number of tourist beds increased to 17000 in 2011. Tourism revenue in 2011 was USD400 million. The number of tourists visiting Northern Cyprus: January–August 2003: 286,901; January–August 2006: 380,000,; 2010: 437,723
Although there are two airports in Northern Cyprus, the
KGM of Northern Cyprus became a member of ART marines international.
Northern Cyprus News
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Tourism has affected the development of Northern Cyprus. Its share of the GDP of Northern Cyprus is significant.
In the early 1970s Varosha, Famagusta
Varosha ( el, Βαρώσια, ; tr, Maraş or ''Kapalı Maraş'') is the southern quarter of the Famagusta, a ''de jure'' territory of Cyprus, currently under the control of Northern Cyprus. Varosha has a population of 226 in the 2011 Nor ...
was the most popular destination in Cyprus, (and popular in the world) before its abandonment in Turkish invasion of Cyprus
The Turkish invasion of Cyprus began on 20 July 1974 and progressed in two phases over the following month. Taking place upon a background of intercommunal violence between Greek and Turkish Cypriots, and in response to a Greek junta-s ...
1974.
Arrivals by country
Tourists arrivals by country (As of the end of 2012):Kibris Postasi/ref>
Turkey, UK and other northern European countries are the source of most tourist arrivals.
The number of tourists visiting the TRNC during January–August 2006 was 380,000, up from 286,901 during January–August 2003.Tourism statistics for the period January-August 2003:North Cyprus Ministry of Economy and Tourism The number of tourist beds increased to 17000 in 2011. Tourism revenue in 2011 was USD400 million. The number of tourists visiting Northern Cyprus: January–August 2003: 286,901; January–August 2006: 380,000,; 2010: 437,723
Distribution
Although there are two airports in Northern Cyprus, the Ercan Airport
Ercan International Airport ( tr, Ercan Uluslararası Havalimanı gr, Αεροδρόμιο Τύμπου) is the primary civilian airport of the unrecognised de facto state of Northern Cyprus. It is located about east of Nicosia, near the v ...
and Geçitkale Airport, neither have been recognized due to the ongoing disputes involving the political status and recognition of Northern Cyprus. All international flights are done via Turkey
Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula in ...
by public and private airline companies.
Marina tourism also developed in recent years; Karpaz Gate Marina of Northern Cyprus became a member of ART Marine’s international marinas network in 2014.superyachtbusinessKGM of Northern Cyprus became a member of ART marines international.
Capacity of tourism sector
Annual Tourism Revenues: As of 2012 December: 700 million USD Number of night stays: 2003: 1.3 million 2012: 2.7 million Touristic bed capacity: (2013 March) 19.867 Number of touristic establishments: (2013 March) 145 (Kyrenia: 99). 15 is 5-star-hotel, 6 is 4-star-hotel, 3 is boutique-hotel, 1 is special-certified-hotel. The total number of hotels is 84; Bungalov establishments: 33Marina tourism
Marina tourism also developed in recent years; many international yacht voyagers come to Northern Cyprus every year.International memberships of Northern Cyprus and its organizations in tourism
* Karpaz Gate Marina is a member of International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) since 2014. * Karpaz Gate Marina of Northern Cyprus became a member of ART Marine’s international marinas network in 2014. * Cyprus Turkish Tourism and Travel Agents Union is a member of United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations (UFTAA). and Global Alliance of Travel Agent Associations (GATAA)/ref>
Photo gallery
Saint Hilarion Castle
The Saint Hilarion Castle lies on the Kyrenia mountain range, in Cyprus. This location provided the castle with command of the pass road from Kyrenia to Nicosia. It is the best preserved ruin of the three former strongholds in the Kyrenia mount ...
File:Kyrenia from St hilarion edit2.jpg, Kyrenia
Kyrenia ( el, Κερύνεια ; tr, Girne ) is a city on the northern coast of Cyprus, noted for its historic harbour and castle. It is under the ''de facto'' control of Northern Cyprus.
While there is evidence showing that the wider region ...
and the Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Western and Southern Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, and on the ...
from Saint Hilarion Castle
The Saint Hilarion Castle lies on the Kyrenia mountain range, in Cyprus. This location provided the castle with command of the pass road from Kyrenia to Nicosia. It is the best preserved ruin of the three former strongholds in the Kyrenia mount ...
File:Queens Window Saint Hilarion Kalesi.jpg, Saint Hilarion Castle
The Saint Hilarion Castle lies on the Kyrenia mountain range, in Cyprus. This location provided the castle with command of the pass road from Kyrenia to Nicosia. It is the best preserved ruin of the three former strongholds in the Kyrenia mount ...
, view of the Queen Elanor's window
File:Be%C5%9Fparmak_Da%C4%9Flar%C4%B1_(KKTC_ve_T%C3%BCrkiye_bayra%C4%9F%C4%B1).JPG, The flag of Northern Cyprus over Pentadaktylos (largest flag of the world)
File:Girne Kalesi.jpg, Panorama of Kyrenia Castle
, tr, Girne Kalesi)
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(Girne Kalesi)
File:Kyrenia - Blick vom Kastell 2c Hafen.jpg, A view from the Kyrenia Castle
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File:BellapaisMonasteryInnerCourt.jpg, Bellapais Abbey inner court
File:Kyrenia ship.jpg, The Kyrenia
Kyrenia ( el, Κερύνεια ; tr, Girne ) is a city on the northern coast of Cyprus, noted for its historic harbour and castle. It is under the ''de facto'' control of Northern Cyprus.
While there is evidence showing that the wider region ...
Shipwreck Museum
File:Kyrenia 01-2017 img06 view from castle bastion.jpg, The new harbour of Kyrenia
Kyrenia ( el, Κερύνεια ; tr, Girne ) is a city on the northern coast of Cyprus, noted for its historic harbour and castle. It is under the ''de facto'' control of Northern Cyprus.
While there is evidence showing that the wider region ...
File:Bay near Cape Kormakitis.jpg, A bay near Cape Kormakitis
Cape Kormakitis ( el, Ακρωτήριο Κορμακίτη, ''Akrotírio Kormakíti'', tr, Koruçam Burnu), anciently known as Crommyon or Krommyon ( grc, Κρομμύων ἄκρα, Krommyon akra or Κρομμύου ἄκρα) and also Crommyacu ...
in the west of Northern Cyprus
File:Pentadaktylos-1.JPG, Pentadaktylos
See also
* * Climate of Northern Cyprus * History of Northern Cyprus * Economy of Northern CyprusReferences
External links
{{Tourism in Europe Northern Cyprus Economy of Northern Cyprus Northern Cyprus