Population: The population of North Cyprus numbers at 200,000 according to the 1998 census.
	Official Language: Turkish (Türkçe) is the official language of North Cyprus, but English is also widely used and understood.
	Cypriot-Turkish dialect, Kıbrıs Türkçesi  Turkish-Cypriot Idioms (Deyimler) Kıbrıs Türk Manileri - örnekler Learn practical Turkish
	Religion: North Cyprus is a secular state with no official religion, although 98% of the population are Muslims. The Catholic Maronites, Orthodox Greek-Cypriots, Baha'is, small number of Anglicans and the others make up the remaining 2%.
	Main ethnic/religious groups
	Turkish-Cypriot People Greek-Cypriot People Maronite-Cypriot Community Baha'is of North Cyprus Cypriot Romanies Armenian Cypriots Latin Cypriots Linobambakis
	Special Section: CypKIDS ~ Children of North Cyprus
	Lifestyle & Culture:
	Popular Customs Turkish-Cypriot Handicrafts Turkish-Cypriot Cuisine - A Taste of Mediterranean Sports in North Cyprus Overseas Turkish-Cypriot Communities Well-known Cypriot Personalities Turkish-Cypriot Women Alternative lifestyles
	Education
	Education System in North Cyprus