The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus unilaterally declared independence from the Republic of Cyprus on 15 November 1983.
It has received diplomatic recognition as an independent state by one United Nations member state, Turkey.
Northern Cyprus has gained membership of some international intergovernmental and international non-governmental organisations in an observer capacity.
Northern Cyprus has gained membership of the following intergovernmental organizations: Northern Cyprus has gained membership of the following international non-governmental organizations (NGOs): Northern Cyprus has gained membership of the following federations: