10 Most Interesting Facts About Cyprus

• Legends mention that the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, was born in Cyprus.
• The shape of Cyprus on the map resembles a cigar.
• The oldest wine label in the world is 5000 years old and is located in Cyprus.
• 140 different flowering plants grow in Cyprus alone in the world.
• Although Cyprus is an island, Cypriots do not like fishing.
• There are 371 different migratory bird species in Cyprus.
• A breed of sheep called the Cyprus Muffon is only found in Cyprus.
• One of the four countries with left-hand traffic is Cyprus.
• The remains of the cat, the world's oldest known pet, have been found in Cyprus.
• Zenobia wreck, one of the most important diving sites in the world, is located in Cyprus.