Lefka

"Lefke" redirects here. For the town in Marmara, Turkey, previously called Lefke, see Osmaneli.
Lefka

Orange monument in Lefka town center, representing its rich orange groves
Lefka

Location in Cyprus

Coordinates: 35°6′48″N 32°51′4″E / 35.11333°N 32.85111°ECoordinates: 35°6′48″N 32°51′4″E / 35.11333°N 32.85111°E
Country  Cyprus
 • District Nicosia District
Country (controlled by)  Northern Cyprus
 • District Güzelyurt District
Government
 • Mayor Aziz Kaya[1]
Population (2011)[2]
 • Total 3,009
 • Municipality 11,091
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Lefka (Greek: Λεύκα; Turkish: Lefke) is a town in Cyprus, overlooking Morphou Bay. De facto, it is under the control of Northern Cyprus. In 2011, the town-proper had 3,009 inhabitants.

Lefka is known for its citrus fruits and mines. It is the site of the European University of Lefke.

During the Venetian period in Cyprus, Lefka was dominated by Catholics of Italian descent. Turks migrated to Lefka during Ottoman rule.

Asil Nadir and Nil Burak were born in Lefka. The city houses the tomb of Nazim al-Haqqani, spiritual head of the Haqqani branch of the Naqshbandi Sufi order, died on 7 May, 2014.

Places of interest

Landscape in Lefka: The town is home to many palm trees

International relations

Twin towns – sister cities

Lefka is twinned with:

References

  1. ↑ Lefke'de Aziz Kaya Baskan
  2. ↑ KKTC 2011 Nüfus ve Konut Sayımı [TRNC 2011 Population and Housing Census] (PDF), TRNC State Planning Organization, 6 August 2013, p. 22
  3. ↑ "Bergama - Twin Towns". © Bergama-City.sk. Retrieved 2013-10-19.
  4. ↑ "Malatya - Twin Towns". © Malatya-City.sk. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
  5. ↑ "Silifke - Twin Towns". © Silifke-City.sk. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
  6. ↑ "Lefke Belediyesi Kardeş Şehir". © Elmadağ-City.sk. Retrieved 2013-10-20.