[ 1974 ] New and old town/village names in Northern Cyprus

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 10:16

After the Turkish intervention in Cyprus (the 1974 Peace Operation) the names of towns, villages, hamlets etc were changed from Greek to Turkish. This is often confusing for expats and even more so is the correct spelling of the old and new names. Greek names can be spelled in several ways, but Turkish names can not.

Here you find an overview of the correct spelling of all Turkish place names and their old names - some people may find it handy, I hope...

▶ [ http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/Cyp_map_new_old_names.jpg ].

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 10:22

I forgot to add that the names above can easily be located on the latest (update 1.8) version of my "Tourist map of Northern Cyprus". The first version was 1.0, which was available on print some six years ago.

If there's any interest for a free copy of this map version 1.8 I'll make the map available for downloading.

Write a post in this thread and I'll reply with the download link.

PoshinDevon


Joined: 13/10/2011
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 11:11

Interested in the torist map please.



Many Thanks

blade


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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 14:23

If you need to speak with any officials on the other side, it is always good to know the Greek name for your village.

tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 14:26

Hi Dutch, very interested as per Msg 2. Thank you in anticipation. Thanks also for the place naming research - really useful.

teatime


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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 14:55

Very useful, also interested in map thanks

malper


Joined: 28/02/2012
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 14:56

I would be extremely interested in a detailed tourist map of Northern Cyprus.



Thanks in advance

kernowboy


Joined: 30/07/2008
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 15:06

A good tourist map would be much appreciated.



Thanks a lot

midge


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Posts: 4

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 15:54

I would also be interested in a tourist map



thank you

Rickbald


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 15:58

I would be extremely interested in a detailed tourist map of Northern Cyprus.



Thanks in anticipation.



RB

davpat


Joined: 23/08/2011
Posts: 225

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 15:58

Dutch,



Very interested in the Tourist Map proposal.



Rgds,



David

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 18:12

The offer (msg 2) is valid until 9 pm this evening, Tuesday March 28. It's now 6.15 pm.

suehowlittle


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Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 18:12

I would love a copy please - many thanks for helping to keep this Forum interesting!

Vidal


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 18:18

Yes please!



Any idea what Baspinar (Lapta) was before?



Many Thanks

tomsteel


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Posts: 482

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 18:19

Dutch, sorry if I appear to be a biff, but how will the download be made available.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 18:24

@ msg 15, Tomsteel: (...) Dutch, sorry if I appear to be a biff, but how will the download be made available. (...)

▶ Don't worry, Tom. It will be done!

marigold


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Posts: 107

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 18:28

Yes please.

ImnEr


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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 19:10

Yes please also interested in the walks

AngelaT


Joined: 25/04/2011
Posts: 114

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 19:16

I am also interested in the tourist map. Thanks Hans.

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 21:02

9 pm.

Only 13 interested people - I had expected more requests for the map.

1 : If you have your email address in your profile you'll receive an email with the download link.

2 : If I can't find your email address you'll have to email me first at mcf.trnc@gmail.com .

unclefester


Joined: 03/09/2011
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 22:56

Interesting. Your map has Catalkoy as much the same spelling - old and new.

Google, and other maps, suggest it was called Agios Epikitos. Any idea which is correct?

Bear 1



Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
29/02/2012 01:40

Am I too late for a map please?

canada


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Message Posted:
29/02/2012 07:23

interesting enough though that the south side did not change the turkish names to greek

especially in larnaca

Giles


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Posts: 256

Message Posted:
29/02/2012 08:21

I always thought Arapkoy was Klepini?

iceman


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Message Posted:
29/02/2012 08:44

Arapkoy was called Klepini

Catalkoy was Agios Epiktitos



and many more mistakes i cant be bothered to correct...

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
29/02/2012 09:17

@ msg 25, iceman: Yes, I found some errors and typos myself also. I'll correct them - and make the free map with corrections available also. Thank you, iceman, for your interest and fine help. It's always nice to see interest in things TRNC from a Cypriot Turk.

iceman


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Posts: 724

Message Posted:
29/02/2012 09:26

Hans

if you wish you can send me the corrected list to check before you put online

kathsj


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 72

Message Posted:
29/02/2012 09:54

Hans

Such a short offer. I have 2 copies of your original map and would love an updated one but busy yesterday.

Kath

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
29/02/2012 10:10

@ msg 1: I've taken the list with old/new place names in TRNC off line awaiting my corrections. I'll have the corrected list checked by the TRNC Mapping Department in Nicosia and will then upload the authorised list again.



@ msg 27, iceman: See above in this post.



@ msg 28, kathsj: No problem. I received some emails with a request for the free map also and will take care of all emailed requests.

kathsj


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 72

Message Posted:
29/02/2012 17:49

Thankyou, have emailed you. I have been using you original map for several years now. It got so dog eared I bought the laminated version. The best map of Norther Cyprus available.

dippersgirl



Joined: 04/05/2010
Posts: 795

Message Posted:
29/02/2012 20:26

I've only just seen this, had another loss of internet, please include me for a map, you've got my email already, thanks

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
29/02/2012 20:31

Problem yok, Dippersgirl..!