Northern Cyprus

Explore Northern Cyprus on Emblem World: flag, coat of arms, capital, languages, food, drinks, desserts, music, history, and cultural identity.

Explore Northern Cyprus on Emblem World: flag, coat of arms, capital, languages, food, drinks, desserts, music, history, and cultural identity. Northern Cyprus is part of the wider Emblem: Digital Souvenirs website and product ecosystem.

International status

Not a UN member state

Recognized only by Turkey. UN Security Council Resolution 541 called its 1983 declaration of independence legally invalid and urged states not to recognize it.

Emblem World includes UN member states, territories, regions and culturally distinct places. This status note gives recognition context only; Emblem presents culture and memory, not a political endorsement.

Top local food in Northern Cyprus

Molehiya • Şeftali kebabı • Hellim pastries

Top local drinks in Northern Cyprus

Zivania • Turkish coffee • Lemonade

Top local desserts in Northern Cyprus

Nor böreği • Baklava • Ekmek kadayıfı

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