Capital of Cyprus

Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, is located in the middle of Mesoria Plain on the island of Cyprus, with the Kyrenia Mountains across the northern shore of the island in the north and the Trodos Mountains in the southwest, covering an area of more than 50 square kilometers and a population of 332,300 (20 16). It is the political, economic and cultural center of Cyprus and the largest city in China.

Cyprus is a beautiful island country, located in the eastern Mediterranean, with mountains, lush trees and flowers everywhere. Looking down from the air by plane, the vast blue waves of the Mediterranean set off the blue sky, and the water and the sky are the same. Orchards and plantations on the island are lush.

Among the tall palm trees and other trees, the tall white and yellow buildings in Nicosia complement the flowers and green trees. The whole city is like a beautiful flower bed, dotted on the gorgeous carpet of the island country. This charming scenery, together with the well-preserved historical and civilized monuments in the city, attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world every year.

Etiquette and custom in Nicosia

Most hotels and restaurants in Nicosia only serve European-style meals, but all kinds of snacks are spread all over the country. Most people like to eat a cake food called "Majka"; There is also a delicious semi-pickled snack called "Grikis", which is made of sliced fruits, peels or flowers. Every family has its own special food to entertain guests. They eat with special silver forks.

People in Nicosia drink coffee very well, and some cafes are open 24 hours a day; These cafes have good service and a warm atmosphere. The main seasoning is olive oil, with a lot of spices; They usually don't pay special attention to eating, but on Sundays, many families like to go to the seaside or the countryside far away from the city and eat barbecue under olive trees or beside temples. They often stew mutton and eat it with lettuce salad, accompanied by a lot of wine and brandy.

Nicosia people are strong and kind, and they are extremely warm and fair. Their hospitality is well known. If the guests leave before the coffee gets cold, they will show unhappiness. No matter where you are, you can learn from them or get a satisfactory answer in time.

Here, relatives and friends who meet again after a long separation will shake hands and hug; Under normal circumstances, people who often meet or meet for the first time can shake hands gently, and sometimes they can nod their heads with gestures to show friendship; If you need to ask them about travel, taboos and other related matters, you should first address each other politely and introduce your unit.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Nicosia