Northern Cyprus — De Facto Map

Northern Cyprus — Northern Cyprus · Turkish-backed de facto state.

Interactive de facto map of Northern Cyprus. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has functioned as a de facto state since its unilateral declaration of independence in 1983, nine years after the Turkish invasion of 1974. Recognized only by Turkey, it has its own government, currency, and military hosted by Turkish forces. Explore the map of de facto Northern Cyprus.