Life expectancy for men in Northern Cyprus is 78 years and for women 83 years. [1]
Northern Cyprus has a public healthcare system which is available to all those who have social security insurance, and their partners and children. Use of the accident and emergency departments is free to anyone. 2023 patients were sent for treatment in Turkey at public expense in 2010, 22% for cardiovascular disease and 16% for cancer treatment. There are also private hospitals and private polyclinics and it is possible for people to get treatment in the Republic of Cyprus. [2]
The following is a list of notable hospitals in Northern Cyprus: [2] [3]
Nicosia, also known as Lefkosia and Lefkoşa, is the capital and largest city of Cyprus. It is the southeasternmost of all EU member states' capital cities.
Famagusta, also known by several other names, is a city located in the Gazimağusa District of the de facto and unrecognised state of Northern Cyprus. It is located east of the capital, Nicosia, and possesses the deepest harbour of the island. During the Middle Ages, Famagusta was the island's most important port city and a gateway to trade with the ports of the Levant, from where the Silk Road merchants carried their goods to Western Europe.
Kyrenia 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.
Northern Cyprus, officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), is a de facto state that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus. It is recognised only by Turkey, and its territory is considered by all other states to be part of the Republic of Cyprus.
North Nicosia or Northern Nicosia refers to the largest settlement and the de facto capital of Northern Cyprus. It is the northern part of the divided city of Nicosia, and is governed by the Nicosia Turkish Municipality. As of 2011, North Nicosia had a population of 61,378 and a metropolitan area with a population of 82,539.
The Kyrenia District, or simply Kyrenia, is one of the six districts of Cyprus. Its capital city is Kyrenia. It is the smallest of Cyprus's districts, and is the only one controlled in its entirety by the unrecognised de facto state of Northern Cyprus, where the same territory is administered as the de facto Girne District, a distinct entity.
The Nicosia District, or simply Nicosia, is one of the six districts of Cyprus. Its main town is the island country's capital city, Nicosia. The de-facto TRNC-controlled northern part of the district is the Lefkoşa District of the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Northern Cyprus:
Prostitution in Cyprus is not illegal, but operating brothels, organising prostitution rings, living off the profits of prostitution, encouraging prostitution or forcing a person to engage in prostitution are illegal activities.
The Kyrenia Gate, is a gate in the Nicosia walls, in North Nicosia, Northern Cyprus. It was the gate which was used for transport to the northern areas, especially Kyrenia.
University of Kyrenia is the first university of Northern Cyprus specializing in maritime studies. It was established in 2013 in Kyrenia. There are now 12 faculties, 3 vocational schools, 3 graduate schools and an academy, in total 58 programs.
Tourism has affected the development of Northern Cyprus. Its share of the GDP of Northern Cyprus is significant.
The Directorate General for Police (DGP) is the police and fire-rescue organization of Northern Cyprus. This agency is part of the Security Forces Command, making it technically a gendarmerie.
The Judiciary of Northern Cyprus is the system of courts which interprets and applies the law in Northern Cyprus. Judicial independence is safeguarded by the Constitution of the country.
Mevlevi Tekke Museum is a tekke in Nicosia, Cyprus, currently in North Nicosia. It has historically been used by the Mevlevi Order and now serves as a museum. It is one of the most important historical and religious buildings on the island. It is located next to the Kyrenia Gate, on Girne Avenue, in the İbrahimpaşa quarter.
Gülsen Bozkurt is a Turkish Cypriot doctor and politician. She served as a member of the parliament between 1993 and 2003 and as the Minister of Health and the Environment between 1999 and 2001. She was one of the first Turkish Cypriot women in politics and the second female minister after Onur Borman.
Faiz Sucuoğlu is a Turkish Cypriot politician who was the prime minister of Northern Cyprus from 5 November 2021 to 12 May 2022.
İzlem Gürçağ Altuğra is a Turkish Cypriot politician and medical scientist. Born in Limassol, she worked as a biologist before being elected as a National Unity Party MP at the 2013 Northern Cypriot parliamentary election. She spent three years as the head of Girne District between 2015 and September 2018 and fifteen months as Minister of Health between May 2022 and August 2023.