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Also known as Turkish Cyprus or in its official name: the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”, the next hot destination for Israelis looking for a high-class vacation experience, attractive prices, and proximity to home.
Northern Cyprus has fantastic and comfortable Mediterranean weather. Similar to the Israeli climate, it has over 300 days of sunshine a year. The job of the traveler. In summer, the average temperature reaches about 30 degrees and in winter the average temperature is about 19 degrees, so you can visit all year round.
Here you will find pristine beaches, luxurious holiday apartments, a diverse nightlife, a variety of attractions and activities for all ages, and a wonderful culinary experience. Gambling enthusiasts will find a fine selection of luxurious casinos and sports betting. Culture lovers will enjoy a large selection of museums, castles, theater performances, and seasonal festivals.
We are usually told that the Turks invaded the island in 1974 and continue from there. To better understand the background, one has to go back to 1878. In the Berlin Agreement, made that year, the Ottomans gave the British a sort of mandate over Cyprus. But, in 1914, without asking too many questions, the British made Cyprus one of the crown colonies. The decline of the British Empire later left the island in a state of obscurity.
In 1954 the Greeks on the island demanded the unification of Cyprus with Greece. The Turks demanded control of the island from the British. The conflict led to the ugly deportation of ethnic Greeks from Istanbul and riots by ethnic Turks in Cyprus. In the face of the mess, Greece, Turkey, and Britain agreed in 1960 that the island would gain independence. However, relations between the Greek and Turkish communities on the island continued to deteriorate and in 1974 a Greek military junta took over Cyprus intending to unite with Greece.
