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    Driving Across the Disputed Country of Northern Cyprus



    Part 2 of my journey across the little known country of Northern Cyprus, which claims independence but isn’t recognized by the international community. You can watch Part 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otPvbhpU-wo
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    46 Comments

    13. Shoukri Hassan on

      Maybe to some people kktc is not a recognised country but to us Turkish Cypriots is our country. We were shot and killed discriminated against used as second class citizens,now we have a country and we are free .

    20. eatenalive on

      I gotta be honest here Gabe. These Northern Cyprus videos just have a weird, uneasy feeling about them considering the political situation

    21. Zelanie on

      What happened to Cyprus with the invasion by the Turks is a damn shame, there are ways this conflict could be resolved, but I dont think the Turkish "president" would like to work towards it. This is Cyprus, period, not Northern Cyprus.

    22. Deadfoot Dan on

      I hope you are going to Nicosia, I think it may be the only divided capital in the world, with the possible exception of Jerusalem. I would love to see video of this division and how it looks and works in real time.

    25. Soumyadeep loves to explore on

      By seeing, the ceiling and walls inside the Bellapais Monastery at the first, seems it has a Byzantine architecture in some part and the damaged part of that abandoned Greek church doesn't looks like, it has caused due to earthquake, may be from attacks but it must be around 200 to 400 years old range.

      Edit : also may be from an earthquake.

    29. Shoukri Hassan on

      For a lot of people maybe it’s just a piece of Cyprus proper,but to people who actually live there to them it’s home regardless whether they are recognised or not.

    34. John Dunn on

      Thank you Gabe.
      Let's not forget the suffering of the indigenous people of Cyprus…. the Greek Cypriots
      When the Turks invaded in 1974 they took 1/3 off their island.
      400 years of oppression, suffering and enslavement at the hands of the Turks was not enough.
      They returned in 1974 to take 1/3 off their island….. May the world never forget the crimes of the Turks.

    35. Andri Geogiou on

      What ?
      Brow ..
      The north part of Cyprus, is occupied Turkey since 1974
      MILITARY OCCUPIED AREAS
      The majority of all those are still our stolen lands and properties
      PLEASE
      We expect from you people to RESPECT that

      is just like today ,the Russians are selling plots in Crimea/ Ukrainia

    36. Al G on

      I've always wanted to see Northern Cyprus and never got a chance to.. there is not much footage of the island on the internet either.. Thank you for this great tour of this part of the island Gabe 💯

    38. Johnny Met on

      Hi Gabriel! You yourself said that where you are is not a recognized UN country and that's why you don't put it on the list of countries you've visited as it is considered the "republic of Cyprus". Yet you place a fake Turkish flag next to the name Cyprus. Controversial attitude, challenging and unsuccessful way to attract views.

    39. Tay12345 on

      Disputed country but not for long, eventually the world will read history and realise we are the victims of genocide.

      🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

    45. Marvin Salamero on

      A blessed Good day Sir Gabe Wowww What a Nice Historical places and Beautiful Scenary there in Northern Cyprus I love Your Driving Tour Journey Adventure and and Explore the Quiet Place of Northern Cyprus, Thank u so much for your wonderful Walk around Driving Tour Video Stay Safe Godbless from the Philippines 🇵🇭🙏🙂♥️

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