Fun facts about Cyprus

1. Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
2. Cyprus is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean.
3. Some of the world's oldest water wells can be found in Cyprus.
4. The largest bank in Cyprus is owned by the Cypriot Orthodox Church.
5. Alexander the Great seized Cyprus from the Assyrians, Egyptians, and Persians in 333 BC.
6. Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960.
7. Legend has it that the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite was born in Cyprus.
8. During the Copper and Bronze Ages. Cyprus was amongst the wealthiest of nations.
9. Cyprus taxi drivers don't usually provide change.
10. Oddly, Cypriots do not like fishing and they do not fish, despite being an island nation.
11. In Cyprus, there are some cafes that are only for men.
12. Cypriots are big-time foodies. The typical Cyprus citizen likes to dine at their favorite restaurant once per week.
13. The shape of Cyprus is like that of a Cigar pipe.
14. Depending on location, Cyprus residents are either known as 'Greek Cypriots' or 'Turkish Cypriots'.
15. With a very low crime rate, Cyprus is also among the safest places in the world.
16. Cyprus is also the first country to be governed by a Christian.
17. Cyprus people speak a mix of Greek, Turkish and English.
18. Cyprus is a multi-lingual, multi-cultural and multi-religious country.
19. The first Olympic medal won by Cyprus was at the London 2012 Olympics.
20. Twenty rare species of Orchids and 371 species of migratory birds can be seen on the island.
21. Cyprus is one of just two nations to include its map on its flag.
22. The Syrtos is the most popular folk dance in Cyprus.
23. Out of the total 1950 species of flowering plants worldwide, 140 are found only in Cyprus.
24. A rare variety of sheep, The Cyprus Muffon, can only be seen in the country and nowhere else in the world.
25. Easter is the main holiday in Cyprus.
26. Mount Olympus is the highest peak in Cyprus at 6402 ft above sea level.
27. On an average, Cyprus receives 40 days of rainfall each year.
28. There is only one horserace track in Cyprus, its found in the capital city, Nicosia.
29. Cyprus is known as the playground of the gods.
30. Cyrus celebrates its independence day on the 1st of October every year.