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North Cyprus, tiny island nation rich in culture

By - MICHAEL ORIEDO | 12yrs ago

MICHAEL ORIEDO visited North Cyprus, a tiny island nation that is rich in culture

‘Alluring’ is the word that best attempts to describe the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). This tiny nation that separated from Cyprus in 1983 is irresistible, with its fascinating historical and religious sites.

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