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National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

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1. Republic of Cyprus (Greek: Κύπρος; Turkish: Kıbrıs), abbreviated as Cyprus, is located in the northeastern Mediterranean. It is separated from Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Egypt by sea, and has been a transportation artery connecting the Middle East, Africa and Europe since ancient times. The country has a land area of 09,300 square kilometers and a population of 1.25 million (2022).

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

2. Cyprus has inherited its history, culture, politics and other aspects from Europe, but it belongs to Asia geographically. Cyprus is the only non-European country in the world to join the European Union, mainly due to the same origin and economic development. (Turkey expresses envy, envy and hatred)

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

3. For historical reasons, Cyprus was divided into two regimes, the South Cyprus ruled 59% of the island, while the northern 37% was occupied by Turkey and called itself Northern Cyprus, and the political entity of North Cyprus was recognized only by Turkey. Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, is just separated by the dividing line between the north and the south, so Nicosia is currently the only capital in the world that is two countries. Generally speaking, we are talking about Cyprus as a guide, which is one of the richest countries in the Mediterranean region and even in the whole of Europe, with a GDP per capita of 24,000 euros. But Northern Cyprus is far from the same, and most of the population is the descendants of the unemployed and homeless people in Turkey who were resettled in the past, and until now, they basically rely on Turkish financial allocations to survive.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

4. Cyprus is the home of Venus, the goddess of love in Greek mythology, known as the "back garden of Europe". The reason why Cyprus has such a developed economy, such a rich people, and such good welfare in the country is mainly because the country has very rich oil and gas resources. Especially in 2014, an oil and gas field was discovered that is enough to last 100 years in Europe, so Cyprus is also known as the "Dubai of Europe".

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

5. Cyprus is also one of the world's top tourist resorts, with incredible Mediterranean scenery. At the same time, because it is located between Europe and Asia, there are many mixed races, so there are not only many women here, but also beautiful. At the same time, it has the charm of Asian beauties that Europeans do not have! The beauty here has fair skin, bright eyes and teeth, delicate facial features, small mouths and big eyes, high nose and pointed face, and slim figure, which is known as the "open Mediterranean rose".

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

6. Women in Cyprus especially like to spray perfume, walking on the street here, there is a musky smell everywhere, any shop here, the most complete range of perfumes. This is not surprising, as perfume is a national treasure in Cyprus, where the oldest perfumes in the world were found.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

7. Cyprus has good social welfare, and has been rated by the United Nations as having a "very high" level in the Human Development Index, and ranks 23rd in the world in the quality of life index. Education and health care are provided free in the country, and there are 35 days of tourist holidays per year, 40 days for women, five more days than for men.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

8. The security of Cyprus is also very good, in Europe, which has been plagued by the refugee problem for a long time, Cyprus has reduced the possibility of refugees landing because of the poor treatment given to refugees than Greece and other countries, and is safe and livable in the EU countries, which is more suitable for long-term life. As an EU country, Cyprus naturally enjoys all the benefits of EU countries. Not only in Europe without hindrance, but also in more than 100 countries around the world, including Singapore, Canada and other countries, enjoy visa-free. In addition, you can also live and live in more than 20 EU member states, which opens the door to the European world, which can be described as the best choice for "winding paths to Europe".

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

9. The price of cigarettes in Cyprus is particularly expensive, and there are very few places to sell cigarettes, because smoking is strictly prohibited in the country, whether in public places or at home, if found, you will be fined 1,000 euros. (However, it seems to be of little use)

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

10. Cyprus has a subtropical Mediterranean climate, full sun exposure time is long, very conducive to solar power generation and sunbathing, 35% of the domestic electricity comes from solar power generation, the seaside resort Ayia Napa Beach attracts a large number of European and American women to sunbathe here every year.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

11. Akrotiri and Dekelia in Cyprus are British military bases in Cyprus, but they are not leased, but completely British overseas territorial enclaves, and interestingly, in this small enclave, there are actually two villages belonging to the territory of Cyprus.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

12, the capital of Cyprus is Nicosia, this capital is very special, here a yellow line divides the city in two (because the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is also called their capital), there are two mayors, all public systems are two sets, even from this side of the line to the opposite side you can see, the best route must first take a plane to Greece, from Greece to Turkey, in Turkey by plane to the opposite controlled airport, and then from the airport to the opposite you see the place, It needs to span thousands of kilometers, which is veritably close at hand, but far away.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

13. Paphos in Cyprus, the birthplace of Venus, the Greek goddess of love. Paphos is the most beautiful goddess in Greek mythology and one of the most depicted by Western artists, and legend has it that the majestic city of Rome was founded by the descendants of Paphos.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

14. The national anthem of Cyprus is the only national anthem used by both countries in the world, in addition to Cyprus, Greece is also used, and this national anthem is also the longest national anthem in the world, with a song length of 3 minutes and 9 seconds.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

15. There is no railway in Cyprus, mainly by sea and land transport, especially by sea, Cyprus is the fourth largest ship registration place in the world, has the ninth largest merchant fleet in the world, and ranks third in the European Union.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

16, Cyprus marriage without a bride price, but the woman will prepare a rich dowry, the traditional Cypriot marriage proposal is very interesting, the man has to sing a hundred different love songs to the woman, and there can be no mistake in the middle, singing well This thing is basically done.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

17. Due to the abundant sunshine, Cyprus was a famous grape producing area as far back as 7,000 years ago, with the oldest grape varieties in the world. The production of wine has been recorded as early as the 9th century BC, and most scholars consider it the birthplace of wine in the world.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

18. Although Cyprus is an island country, seafood in the country is more expensive than meat, residents are generally not interested in meat, can not eat meat several times a year, seafood eating methods are also varied, more famous is seafood set menu.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

19. Women in Cyprus can generally drink, and they drink very much, whether at home or at work, they generally drink two drinks.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus
National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

20. Cyprus has always been friendly to China, and the most developed South Cyprus offers very attractive conditions for Chinese immigrants: as long as you buy a permanent property of 300,000 euros, you can obtain permanent residency, that is, a green card, within three months. Then live for 5 years out of 8 years, you can apply for naturalization, and because Cyprus is also an EU country and a Schengen country, you are equivalent to having EU status.

National trivia you don't know – Cyprus

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