The official language in Northern Cyprus is Turkish but English is widely spoken in official and commercial circles.

Greek is the mother tongue of the Republic, however English is readily spoken and understood almost everywhere. Knowledge of French and German is increasing with the Island's tourist trade.

Though there are as many at 49 languages spoken in Ghana , English is the official language. For volunteers interested in exploring local language and culture, Global Crossroad organizes a 1-week extensive language and cultural program.

Our Nature Guides are bi-lingual with standard languages being English and Portuguese. With special request we can get Nature guides speaking German, French or Spanish. Our birdwatching specialists speak English and know most of the bird names in this language

might be expected, a huge variety of languages and local dialects is spoken across Africa. However English is the lingua franca of the tourism industry, and of course is virtually one of the national languages anyway in many countries, arising from their original colonial days.

English is the language in both countries, and, both have a reputation for being the two friendliest countries in the world!

You are issued a 3 month tourist visa when you arrive in Northern Cyprus. If you wish to stay longer than this you must apply for a residents permit, this is a relatively simple process and once obtained you can stay in North Cyprus indefinitely.

Freehold - Foreign Title Deeds (Pre 1974) - This is property owned by other European residents and the title deed is internationally recognised. There are a number of checks to be carried out by the Council of Ministers. Freehold - Turkish Title Deeds (Pre 1974) - This is property Turkish Cypriot owned prior to 1974. Foreigners are limited to one donum per person (husband and wife count as one person unless they have different surnames).

There are both scheduled and charter flights from England and other European countries with more than 60 flights a week arriving at Ercan airport during the summer. All planes travelling into Northern Cyprus however, must touchdown on the Turkish mainland prior to arrival - you simply stay on the aircraft during the stopover. Cyprus Turkish Airlines, (0207 930 4851) fly regularly from Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester to Ercan.

Land in Northern Cyprus is measured in Donums. A donum is equivalent to about 1/3 of an acre, or 1,338m2. There are 4 evleks to a donum, and 3,600 square feet to an Evlek.

In 1960 the Treaty of Zurich was signed to give independence to Cyprus whilst protecting the rights of the Turkish Cypriot population. The guarantors of this treaty were Britain, Greece, and Turkey. In 1963 relations between the Greek and Turkish communities had deteriorated. In 1974 Greece attempted a military coup with the intention of union with Greece.

Some experts say that buying property in North Cyprus offers the best value for money in the Mediterranean region with a high standard of living. Overall it can be significantly cheaper than in any other popular European destinations. Buying a property in North Cyprus now could be your opportunity to be at the right place at the right time, before the expected rise in property prices.

No need to worry about moving, we will organise your re-location from UK to TRNC, door to door, including your personal travel arrangements. Average cost £2000 to £3000 depending on size of container required. More detailed prices on demand. Have your home telephone and personal number installed for your arrival. Deposit with us your registration fee of 100 Million Turkish Lira (£40). Average waiting time for connection is 3 to 6 months.

Yes! We'll help you arrange a suitable travel package and if you purchase a property during your stay we'll refund you up to ?500.00 towards the cost of your trip. For more information please visit our North Cyprus Property Inspection Trips page.

Northern Cyprus offers a well-organised banking system, with many banking facilities catered for. Some local banks operate their own branches in London and others have arrangements with major UK banks. HSBC has a full service presence here in North Cyprus. A deposit account can be opened with ease whether in Sterling pounds or any other major currency and funds can be drawn in that denomination or in Turkish Lira (TL), which is the local currency of North Cyprus.