Facts about Cyprus

Here are some facts about Cyprus:

1. Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom on 1st October 1960.
2. The capital city of Cyprus is Nicosia.
3. Nicosia is the only capital city in the world to remain divided between two nations.
4. Until 2008, Cyprus was the only country in the world to have a picture of its country on its national flag.
5. Cyprus was once the wealthiest place in the world due to its rich underground resources of copper.
6. Cyprus was the first territory of the Roman Empire ever to be governed by a Christian.
7. Cyprus is home to 20 native species of rare orchid flowers.
8. In winter around 10,000 Flamingos stop off at the salt lakes in Larnaca during their migration to warmer weather.
9. The fortified sweet dessert wine, Commandaria, has been produced in the foothills of the Troodos mountain since 800 BC.
10. United Kingdom still has control over 3% of the island.
11. Cyprus came last in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1986.