Where is the dividing line in Cyprus?
The zone cuts through the centre of Nicosia, separating the city into southern and northern sections. In total, it spans an area of 346 square kilometres (134 sq mi), varying in width from less than 20 metres (66 ft) to more than 7 kilometres (4.3 mi).
How is the island of Cyprus divided?
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.
What separates North and South Cyprus?
the Green Line 1
Since 1974, the two ethnicities have settled separately in the North (Turkish-Cypriots, TC) and the South (Greek-Cypriots, GC) of the island, divided by a 112-mile-long line called the Green Line 1 which still marks Nicosia as the last divided capital in the world (Oktay, 2007) .
Which part of Cyprus is under Turkish control?
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
About Cyprus 5,896 km² (2,276 sq mi) are under the control of the Republic of Cyprus; 3,355 km² (1,295 sq mi) are de facto under the administration of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Can you drive from Greek Cyprus to Turkish Cyprus?
All crossings are open 24 hours a day. If you have insurance for your vehicle you can cross at any time. If you need to purchase additional car insurance for the North of Cyprus are advised to use the central Nicosia (Lefkosa) crossing point of Agios Dometios (Metehan) which offers 24-hour car insurance service.
Can you cross between north and south Cyprus?
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus may fine you for illegal entry if you cross into the south, or refuse you entry into or exit from the Republic, or prevent crossing at the boundary with the north.
Can I enter south Cyprus from North Cyprus?
If you want to cross the border in Cyprus from south to north. Yes you can! only you need to have European Union Passport. But other than EU Passport cannot pass the borders between south and north Cyprus.
Is Nicosia in the Turkish or Greek part of Cyprus?
Nicosia (southern part) is the capital of the Republic of Cyprus while northern part is capital of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), a de facto state only recognized by Turkey. Nicosia has a total population of 310,355.
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.
Can I drive a hire car from south Cyprus to North Cyprus?
If you rent a hire car in the south of Cyprus you are allowed to cross the border into North Cyprus with your car. If on the other hand you rent your car in the North of Cyprus you are not allowed to take it across the border. If the car is your own you are allowed to take it across the border.