Local Administration
The municipal office is known as Belediye Dairesi. The senior official or Mayor is the Belediye Ba skani. All villages have their own elected senior official known as the Muhtar. The Muhtar reports to both the Belediye Baskani and the district officer who are responsible for dealing with all problems in his village.
Local Time
Northern Cyprus is two hours ahead of the UK .
Summertime is used in the TRNC and the clocks change on the same day as in the UK .
Local Currency
Local currency is the Yeni Turkish Lira (YTL), which was introduced on 01 st January 2005, to replace the old Turkish lira and to simplify things by removing the zeros. For example, 1 million Turkish lira is now 1YTL. The old notes and coins can still be used until the end of 2005, and items in shops are priced in both currencies.
Sterling is also widely accepted.
Weights and Measures
The metric system has replaced other weights and measures, but the following is still in use; A D önüm is a measure of land equivalent to 1600 square yards, 1338 square meters, and 0.3360 acres.
Temperature and Clothing
There are dramatic contrasts in temperatures and weather conditions between winter and summer. The hottest months are June, July and August. Warm clothing and wet weather gear is advisable for the winter months of December, January and February. Beachwear, shorts and cotton clothing are best suitable for the summer months.
Places of Historical and Archaeological Interest
There are numerous places of interest to visit and information regarding these can be found in various publications. The small tourism office in the old harbour supplies local maps. Any local antiquities owned or found must be reported and registered with the Office of Antiquities and Museums.
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