37 Things You Never Knew About Cyprus

1	The sun shines for approximately 360 days of the year.
2	In the winter you can ski on the mountains or sunbathe on the beach.
3	There is virtually no crime, no vandalism, no pollution and no traffic congestion. Plus there are no breathalysers.
4	Everyone drives on the left.
5	Ninety percent of Cypriots speak English.
6	The cost of living is lower than the U.K. Village tax (rates) cost £55 per year.
7	There is no gas supply. Bottled gas cost £2.50. Petrol costs 25p per litre and diesel 6p per litre.
8	Cigarettes are less than £1 per pack and beer costs 75p per litre.
9	Fruit, oranges, lemons, grapefruits and peaches grow in your garden.
10	Vegetables are great and Cyprus potatoes are the best. Pork is cheap and the fish is delicious.
11	Supermarkets stock all brands of U.K. food, from caviar to Cadburys cream eggs.
12	There are four branches of Marks and Spencers and three Woolworth's.
13	Clothes are manufactured in Cyprus for C&A, Richards Shops, BHS, Van Husten Shirts, Lee Cooper, Lords and Clarks. Furniture is also made in Cyprus and is exported to the UK and Harrods. You can buy it cheaper than at UK prices.
14	You are allowed to own a duty free car.
15	You can claim your pension.
16	The law is based on British Law.
17	The Red Arrows practice here each year.
18	The telecommunication systems are all very advanced.
19	There are international schools, golf courses, gymnasiums, health spas, fitness centres and water sports facilities.
20	Cyprus has advanced medical care.
21	There are no trains and taxis are very cheap.
22	There are church services for all religions.
23	You can get married in Cyprus.
24	Cyprus is a member of the commonwealth and an a honorary member of the EEC.
25	You can watch British tv programs including Eastenders, Coronation street or News at Ten.
26	You can own an offshore company but you are not allowed to work without a permit.
27	You can own one property.
28	Property increases in value.
29	There are 127 different species of wild flowers in Cyprus. Sixty seven can be found in the Troodos Mountains.
30	Over 50 types of birds migrate to Cyprus, from swallows to Flamingos.
31	Mountain goats, sheep and donkeys are a common sight in Cyprus. Villagers still ride on donkeys.
32	Turtles breed on the beaches.
33	Grapes grow all over the island along with the olive trees, almond trees and bananas.
34	Cyprus is steeped in history with lots of archaeological ruins to explore.
35	Cottage industries still thrive in Cyprus. Weaving, basket making, pottery, lace making, wine making, honey, pure water, halloumi, cheese and more are all common.
36	The British government has paid 10 million towards a new highway link Limassol to Paphos.
37	Cyprus is the island of 'Venus' the Goddess of Love.
It's easy to fall in love with Cyprus

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