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The formation of the island

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Political System
TRNC flag (size 150 x 100 cm) is white with a red half moon, a star in the centre and two red horizontal stripes at the top and the bottom.

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is a democratic, secular republic based on the principles of social justice and the rule of law. The Constitution provides for a parliamentar system system with a president as head of state, and a council of ministers composed of a prime minister and 10 ministers. Legislative power is vested in the Legislative Assembly, composed of 50 deputies elected by universal suffrage for a period of five years. Judicial power is exercised through independent courts.

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