Northern Cyprus explained to kids

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is a partially recognized de facto state that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus. It has an area of 3,355 square kilometers (1,302 square miles) and a population of about 300,000. The capital is Nicosia. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is recognized only by Turkey. It is not recognized by any other country in the world, including Cyprus, the United Kingdom, or the United Nations. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was established in 1983, following a Turkish military intervention in Cyprus. The intervention was prompted by a Greek-backed coup that sought to unite the island with Greece. Since its establishment, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has been governed by a democratically-elected president and parliament. Its economy is based on tourism, agriculture, and light manufacturing. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is a member of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. It is also a observer state of the African Union.