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Cape Verde (Northwest Africa in the Atlantic ocean)
Malta (Mediterranean sea)
The Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (Only the Turkish Republic on Cyprus and not the Republic of Cyprus on the southern portion of the island)
I am very curious to learn more about these places. Granted, I realize Cape Verde is African, Malta is a part of the European Union and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is diplomatically challenged. (Being unrecognized by all United Nations member states with the sole exception of Turkey)
To be more specific, I am eager to learn about which of these makes for a more idyllic vacation spot and which is the least expensive place to stay longer term. (Longer term as in a few months instead of a few days/weeks)
In general, Africa is very expensive for tourists/travelers, way out of proportion to the general wealth of the people. I have found that to be the case throughout Africa, but I have not been to Cape Verde. Although Cape Verde would offer an opportunity to downscale and really rough it a lot cheaper.
Malta, I would, assume, would be at least twice as expensive as TNC. Anywhere that has the Euro is going to be out of sight in terms of costs and expenses. Malta likely more expensive than Italy, simply due to isolation and cost of shipped-in goods. TNCyprus prices possibly a little higher than mainland Turkey, but then possibly subsidized by Turkey, too, which could keep them down. I've been in both places, but a long time ago. Even in the 1960s, before division, the Turkish parts of Cyprus were significantly less prosperous than the Greek areas.
(As an example, Croatia, with the Euro, is much more expensive than Bosnia).
As a general expectation, I'd say the cost of visiting would be on a scale of 100 for Malta, 75 for Cape Verde, and 50 for Turkish Cyprus.
Cape Verde (Northwest Africa in the Atlantic ocean)
Malta (Mediterranean sea)
The Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (Only the Turkish Republic on Cyprus and not the Republic of Cyprus on the southern portion of the island)
Seems long more people move to Cyprus/Malta than Cape Verde.
That being said, I'm quite interested in Cape Verde myself. Seems like a real interesting place, as like a little mini-Brazil!! Lots of beautiful people, and a love for music and dancing.
De Facto Recognition of Northern Cyprus seems to be followed soon by De Jure Recognition:
1. Northern Cyprus and Cyprus are TWO DIFFERENT MEMBERS of "European Billiard Federation" and "World Billiard Championship":
[url=http://www.billiardapps.com/members.asp?db=epc&client=&header=yes&filter=yes&f ooter=yes&showtabs=yes&tab=people]Members[/url]
[url=http://epbf.com/about-epbf/members/]Members | European Pocket Billiard Federation[/url]
Northern Cyprus and Cyprus was matched in 2010 European Billiard Championship as two different countries and under different flags: [url=http://www.kibrispostasi.com/print.php?news=36706]Bayraklar yanyana[/url]
2. Northern Cyprus' passport is recognized by many countries (Australia, United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), France, Pakistan, Turkey, Germany, Azerbaijan, Syria, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzistan, etc.). NC passport is a valid legal entrance document.
3. Yeni Bogazici municipality of Northern Cyprus became a member of International Cittaslow organization in 2013. See the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" name and flag in official Cittaslow page (There is no member of Republic of Cyprus and hence "Rep. of Cyprus" flag is not waved in official Cittaslow page!):
[url=http://www.cittaslow.org/network/country/58]Turkish Rep. of North. Cyprus - Cittaslow International - www.cittaslow.org[/url]
4. Northern Cyprus and Rep. of Cyprus' are represented as TWO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES in "European Biologist Union": [url=http://www.europeanbiologists.eu/index.php/members/full]Full Members[/url]
[url=http://www.europeanbiologists.eu/index.php/members/full/73-full-members/13-north-cyprus]North Cyprus[/url]
5. Organization of Islamic Cooperation (with 57 member countries) considers the Northern Cyprus as "Turkish Cypriot State" and LEGAL "CONSTITUENT" State in its resolutions.
Twelfth Summit of the OIC (7 February 2013, Cairo, Egypt): "A solution to the Cyprus Problem would be based on the inherent constitutive power of the two peoples, their political equality and co-ownership of the island, OIC express its solidarity with the Turkish Cypriots and its appreciation for their constructive efforts to attain a mutually acceptable settlement and call on member states to strengthen effective solidarity with the Turkish Cypriot State."
In June 2004, Northern Cyprus became an observer member of Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) under the name "Turkish Cypriot State".[1] According to OIC, the settlement to the Cyprus Dispute is based on the INHERENT CONSTITUTIVE POWER of the Greek Cypriot and TURKISH CYPRIOT peoples, their POLITICAL EQUALITY and CO-OWNERSHIP OF THE CYPRUS ISLAND.
6. United Nations negotiations are to bring the entities of Turkish Cypriots (Northern Cyprus) and Greek Cypriots (Rep. of Cyprus) under "UNITED CYPRUS REPUBLIC". Even in 2004, UN Referendum Plan named it as "UNITED Cyprus Republic". That is to say, Northern Cyprus was considered to be LEGAL part of "FUTURE" UNITED Cyprus Republic, not part of "PRESENT" "Rep. of CYPRUS".
7. Northern Cyprus became a member of Economic Cooperation Organization in 2012.
8. TRNC (Turkish Rep. of Northern Cyprus) Bike Lovers Association became a member of "European Cylist Federation" in 2013:
[url=http://www.ecf.com/member-organisation/kktc-bisiklet-seveler-dernegi-bike-lovers-association/]European Cyclists' Federation – KKTC Bisiklet Seveler Dernegi (North Cyprus Bike Lovers Association)[/url]
9. TRNC Education Sciences Organization (KEB-DER) is a member of "European Education Research Union".
10. Northern Cyprus Higher Education Evalution Accreditation Organization (YÖDAK) became a member of "European Higher Education Quality Evaluation Union (ENQA)" in 2007.
[url=http://www.enqa.eu/index.php/members-area/enqa-affiliates/]Affiliates’ Interactive Map | ENQA[/url]
11. "FootballTennis Association of North Cyprus" is a member of the "Federation International FootballTennis Association (FIFTA)":
[url=http://www.fifta.org/portal/tema.asp?subkatID=85]FIFTA[/url]
The 2011 European FootballTennis Championship was hosted by North Cyprus.
12. Northern Cyprus is a member of International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA):
[url=http://www.fila-official.com/index.php?option=com_annuaire_fila&act=fiche&fed=6 42&filtre_continent=2&filtre_pays=&Itemid=105&limi t=0&limitstart=0&lang=en]International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles[/url]
[url=http://www.worldbulletin.net/?aType=haberYazdir&ArticleID=75343&tip]Wrestling Federation accepts Turkish Cyprus as member | Europe | World Bulletin[/url] (Wrestling Federation accepts Turkish Cyprus as member)
13. Northern Cyprus became a member of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF).
[url]http://www.oic-oci.org/37cfm/en/documents/res/37-CFM-POL-RES-ENGLISH-FINAL.pdf[/url]
14. North Cyprus National Red Crescent became a member of nternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in 2013
[url=http://todayszaman.com/newsDetail_getNewsById.action;jsessionid=74D3DCDA5 3663022F0F176CDDD20F606?newsId=333125]Turkish Red Crescent clinches spot on international board - Today's Zaman, your gateway to Turkish daily news[/url]
15. Northern Cyprus and Cyprus are separately represented as two different countries in International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IHRA)
[url=http://ih-ra.com/?s=&post_type=listing&et-listing-type=9&et-listing-location=10]Listings | IH&RA | International Hotel & Restaurant Association[/url]
16. Northern Cyprus is a member of Global Taekwondo Federation (GTF): [url=http://www.gtftaekwondo.com/GTF/Country_Members.html]Country Members[/url] and
GTF 9th World Championship was held in Northern Cyprus: [url=http://kktctaekwondo.org.tr/gtf-9th-world-championships-2013]GTF 9TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013[/url]
The headquarter of "Eurasia Taekwondo Federations Union" is in Kyrenia of Northern Cyprus: [url=http://kktctaekwondo.org.tr/avrasya-taekwondo-federasyonlar-birligi/]AVRASYA TAEKWONDO FEDERASYONU[/url] and [url=http://kktctaekwondo.org.tr/federasyonumuz/federasyonun-tarihcesi/]FEDERASYONUN TAR[/url]
17. EasyKart Federation of North Cyprus is a member of the International EasyKart Federation. In 2008, Zeka Ozteknik of Northern Cyprus became International Easykart champion in 125cc.
[url=http://www.brtk.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=31459 :zeka-oezteknk-died-in-a-motorcycle-accident&catid=5:kktc&Itemid=28]BRT[/url]
[url]http://www.easykart.co.uk/2011/10/19/results-for-2012-here-2/][/url]
18. Northern Cyprus is a member country of International TURKSOY Organization: [url=http://www.turksoy.org.tr/en/members/trnc.html]Members | Türksoy[/url]
19. There are 63,000 univ. studs from 108 countries in nine universities in Northern Cyprus: Near East University, Girne American University, Middle East Technical University-TRNC, European University of Lefke, Cyprus International University, Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Istanbul Technical University-TRNC, University of Mediterranean Karpasia, University of Kyrenia. Northern Cyprus far supersides Cyprus in education. I am writing this as an extra proof to "NC has an increasing international acception".
20. There are many international organizations (Freedom House etc.) that classify the situation in Cyprus island as "disputed" and treat the statistics and data of the country of Northern Cyprus' completely different from Cyprus.
Cape Verde has almost no similarities with Malta and Cyprus,the main similarity between Northern Cyprus and Malta are a strong arabic influence in the vocabulary (Maltese language origin is sicilian arabic) (Turkish has a strong arabic influence) ,both countries are islands and both are on the mediterranean sea
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Lots of beautiful people, and a love for music and dancing.
