Are you sure about the current situation in Cyprus, the real Cyprus?

As a world-famous Cyprus, it is small and rich. The people here are very hospitable, sociable and direct, especially in bars. Strangers often smile and wave goodbye to you after paying for your drinks. This is a simple and kind Cypriot.

However, even so, today's Cyprus is still in a state of division and one country, two systems, and for a long time, Turks and Greeks on the island looked at each other. So, before we say, "What's the hurry?" Let us know what kind of Cyprus this is.

Cyprus is divided into north and south. Cyprus, which we often say, is actually a guide to Cyprus. It is a Greek community, mainly believing in Christianity, with developed economy and international recognition. It is also one of the sponsors of the Non-Aligned Movement and one of the member States of the European Union.

As for northern Cyprus, it is relatively poor. At least so far, Northern Cyprus is recognized only by Turkey in the world.

Although the capital Nicosia is an artistic place, it is divided into two parts by a green line, which people used to call the' green line'. So Cypriots often call Nicosia the last divided capital in the world!

So, how did the north-south division of Cyprus come into being?

To put it simply, a long time ago, the ancient Greeks discovered an island and thought it was very good, so some ancient Greeks stayed on this island, which is Cyprus.

Then the Ottoman Empire in Turkey began to rise. Turks who like to be besieged on all sides, how can they look at such a paradise at their doorstep? As a result, the ruthless iron hoof trampled here, and at the same time, after conquering Cyprus, some Turks who like blue sea and blue sky also lived here.

In this way, the Greeks and Turks, who would never have met in this life, actually stumbled into fellow villagers by mistake. However, if it is not my race, its heart will be different! Both sides were in Cao Ying's mind, and both were in the Han Dynasty, especially 182 1, when the Greek revolution of independence broke out, vowing to get rid of the oppression and rule of the Ottoman Empire. The signal soon reached Cyprus. Fearing that the Greeks in Cyprus would rise up, the Turks in Cyprus took a brutal massacre, which was the original source of hatred between Turkey and Greece.

Later 1878, the Ottoman Empire was defeated in the war against Russia. In order to seek help, it gave Cyprus as a gift to Britain. However, when Britain raised the national flag in the sky of Cyprus, it was strongly opposed by the Greek Cypriots, who claimed that Britain would leave Cyprus.

But when the sun doesn't set, which empire can come and go at any time? Therefore, in the next 70 or 80 years, Cyprus has been deadlocked in the tripartite regime.

Later, Turkey and Greece broke out in Cyprus, and Cyprus declared its independence. In desperation, the United Nations set up a buffer zone in Cyprus, which divided Cyprus into two parts, and then there were South Cyprus and North Cyprus. Moreover, in order to be fair, even Nicosia, the capital, formed the Green Line.

Cyprus, located in the eastern Mediterranean, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. The Republic of Cyprus is actually divided into north and south, and now it is a member of the Commonwealth. Because Cyprus belongs to Asia on the territorial border, it occupies a relatively large share in various committees or organizations in Asia. At the same time, Cyprus is also a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement. It was listed as a high-income economy by the World Bank and a developed economy by the International Monetary Fund in 200 1.

1. About 9000 years ago, there was human life on the island of Cyprus. An ancient tomb dating from 9200 to 9500 was found in Cyprus, and the skeleton of a cat was lying next to a human remains. This is by far the oldest cemetery where a domestic cat is buried. In Cyprus today, there are more than twice as many cats as people.

2. 1980, the whole city of Paphos was listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Paphos, as a seaside city, is located in the southwest of Cyprus with a long history and was once the capital of Cyprus. It is said that Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born here. Of course, the Romans were also called Venus.

As the third largest island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus should have been a harmonious and peaceful island. However, the ill-fated Cyprus has been in constant conflict with Turks and Greeks, and even asked the United Nations to draw a separation zone. Especially in 1974, after Turkey sent troops to Cyprus in the name of "guarantor country", the Republic of Cyprus has been divided between the north and the south.

4. Nicosia has been the capital of Cyprus since the end of 10. Even though it is now divided into South Cyprus and North Cyprus, Nicosia's position as the heart of the capital has never changed. Selimir Mosque, built in 1267, was originally a Catholic church. After the Turks came, they creatively added four minarets to it and it was simply transformed into a mosque.

5. Today, Cyprus is divided into north and south, namely, the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Northern Cyprus. Cyprus, which we often talk about, is actually a residential area in southern Greece. Although it is an Asian country, it has joined the European Union and the euro zone. In contrast, Northern Cyprus is somewhat inferior, because after all, Northern Cyprus is only recognized by Turkey in the international community.

6. Cyprus, located at the junction of Asia, Europe and Africa, has historically been a battleground for military strategists. Since 30 BC, Cypriots have changed hands between various world powers. Today, Cyprus has been incorporated into fixed routes by more than 70 routes, and has become an important hub for international business shipping and maritime transportation.

7.20 16 a reporter from a French TV station conducted a street interview: which country in the world is not hated by anyone? Enthusiastic French citizen: Cyprus. The reporter continued to ask: Why? Citizen: I don't know!

8. Although Cyprus is close to Turkey, Syria, Palestine, Israel and other countries, it is one of the safest countries in the world, because it is surrounded by the sea and has no territorial or interest disputes with these countries.

9. Although Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia Airport does not belong to Cyprus. If we fly directly to erkan Airport in Nicosia, we will not be allowed to enter Cyprus and will be blacklisted. Therefore, to go to Cyprus, we must go in from Larnaca airport.

10. Due to the developed financial, legal, financial consulting and other service industries in Cyprus and the perfect tax system, Cyprus has gradually become an investment outlet for all countries in the world. Especially in 20 19, Cyprus discovered 5-8 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves, so Cyprus is also called "the next Dubai"!

1 1. Although Cyprus has a population of only 1 more than 10,000, it is a developed country with a per capita GDP of 27,800 euros and one of the countries with the lowest crime rate in Europe. As a Commonwealth country, universities in Europe and America, such as Cambridge and Imperial College, have multiple enrollment points in Cyprus, and they can successfully enter British universities after graduation, which may be the biggest external cause of emigration to Cyprus.

12, Cyprus, with a coastline of 648 kilometers, has the reputation of "Garden of Eden in the Mediterranean", where there are not only more than 300 days of sunshine a year, but also snow-capped mountains, making it a paradise for Europeans to spend their holidays. It was once rated as one of the top ten islands necessary for life by Lonely Planet.

13. Larnaca is the second largest port and the largest oil port in Cyprus and is regarded as one of the important holy places of Islam. It is said that it was built by Turks in memory of Muhammad's aunt Umm Haram. "Larnaca" means "sarcophagus" in Turkish, because there are really many sarcophagus here.

Limassol is famous for its rich wine and is the second largest city in Cyprus. Every year, a week-long grand wine festival is held in the municipal park. People dance and revel in the streets with music, or gather in restaurants, cafes, bars and so on.

15, Ode to Freedom, written by de Onisi Osso Romos and composed by Nicolas Manchalos, is not only the Greek national anthem, but also the Cypriot national anthem, and also the national anthem with the longest lyrics in the world. It not only has lyrics of 158, but also sings for 55 minutes from beginning to end.

16. As early as 2000 BC, Cypriots began to produce and use perfume. So Cyprus is the earliest perfume production base in the world. Moreover, Cypriots nowadays especially love to wear perfume, and they can often smell delicious when walking on the street.

17, Cyprus, known as the "beauty pageant capital", often dominates international beauty pageants, especially Karima Adebibe, the latest spokesperson of Tomb Raider, who is a beautiful woman with unique personality and always stands out among actresses and models.

Greek Bank of Cyprus, established in 18 and 1976, is the largest bank in Cyprus, accounting for 0/3% of the deposit market and 8.2% of the loan market in Cyprus. It also acquired Barclays Bank of Cyprus on 1996, and the largest shareholder of Greek Bank of Cyprus is the Cyprus Orthodox Church.

19. Every year 10/day, Cyprus holds a grand military parade to celebrate its national independence, but in fact, Cyprus declared its independence from Britain on August 6th. 1 960.

20. The Apostolic Church directly under Christianity in Cyprus is one of the earliest Christian churches in the world, and Cyprus is also the first country ruled by Christians in the world. At the same time, Britain has two sovereign military bases in Cyprus.

2 1. Due to historical reasons, Cyprus is a multilingual, multicultural and multi-religious country. Islanders are not only versatile and hospitable, but also know Greek, Turkish and English. Although surrounded by the sea, Cypriots generally don't like fishing.

In 22.20 12, Pauroz won the silver medal in the London Olympic Sailing Men's Laser Class Competition, which was the first medal Cyprus won since 1980.

The island with the largest number of "countries" in the world is Cyprus. Although the island is less than 10,000 square kilometers, there are North Cyprus, South Cyprus, the United Nations buffer zone and two military bases.

24. Cyprus, known as the beautiful island, is like a history museum in Europe and the Middle East. Wherever you go on the island, you can see historical sites, such as towns, churches, theaters, palaces, tombs, fortresses, columns, mosaics and so on. It's like stepping into the beautiful myth of ancient Greece.

25. In the 20 18-20 19 Snooker Hunter Classic, the Cypriot star georgiou scored 147 in the third game, which is the world's first 149 and the first 147 in georgiou's career.