Page "Politics of Cyprus" Paragraph 10

The north proclaimed its independence in 1975.

In 1983, the Turkish Cypriots declared an independent " Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus ", which has never been recognized by any country except Turkey and Pakistan.

In 1985, they adopted a constitution and held elections — an arrangement recognized only by Turkey.

For information pertaining to this, see Politics of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

The Organisation of the Islamic Conference ( now the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation ) granted it observer member status under the name of " Turkish Cypriot State ".