Facts about Cyprus

Welcome to our blog page! On this page you will be able to find out about all things Cyprus. To start off with we thought we’d provide you with some interesting facts about the all year round island.

Cyprus is a beautiful island located on the eastern side of the mediterranean sea and is situated east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria & Lebanon, northwest of Israel and north of Egypt. Their capital is Nicosia (also their largest city) and is located near the centre of the island, it is the only divided capital in the world with the southern and northern portions divided by a green line. The languages spoken in Cyprus include Greek, Turkish and English. The currencies used vary between the areas of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot. The Cypriot pound (CYP) is used in Greek Cypriot areas, whereas, in Turkish Cypriot areas the Turkish Lira (TRL) is used.

Cyprus is the third largest island in the mediterranean and is known as the year-round island. The country enjoys 340 days of sunshine every year with average temperatures on the coast reaching 24 degrees in the day and 14 degrees at nights. Below are some interesting facts about the island:

• In Greek mythology Cyprus was the birthplace of one of the most famous Greek Gods, Aphrodite God of Love and Beauty.
• Snow in the mountains also lasts until late spring making it possible to go skiing in the morning and relax on the beach in the afternoon.
• The Cyprus Mouflon exists nowhere else in the world and can found in the Troodos & Paphos Mountains
• A sweet red wine is produced in Cyprus called Commandaria and it is believed to be the oldest wine in the world.

There is so much culture and history behind Cyprus and its subtropical climate makes it possible to visit the island all year round.

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