Original sentence: As a result of the Turkish action on 1974, Turkey re-captured 37% of the island, splitting Cyprus island into Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) (north) and the Republic of Cyprus (south).Ercan is permitted by Turkey and Azarbaijan to be a valid destination for a flight plan.It lies between Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Republic of Cyprus.NIC lies directly in the United Nations controlled Buffer Zone separating the two countries
Edited sentence: As a result of the Turkish invasion in 1974, Turkey came to occupy 37% of the island, splitting Cyprus into a de facto Turkish-administered northern sector (see also: Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) and the remaining southern areas controlled by the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus.Due to the non-recognition of the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus", Ercan is not permitted by most countries to be a valid destination for a flight plan.It lies to the west of the Cypriot capital city of Nicosia.NIC lies directly in the United Nations controlled Buffer Zone separating the two areas.The only international flights from Ercan are to Turkey