Yay! Today, everyone, Cyprus turns 48!

Happy birthday, Cyprus, the island of love!

Here are a few facts:

The capital of Cyprus is Lefkosia.

Cyprus's first president was Archbishop Makarios III.

23% of Cyprus has been taken over by Turkey. (BOO!)

Cyprus is supposedly the birthplace of the Greek Goddess, Aphrodite.

Lefkosia is the last divided city in the world.

In the Bronze Age, if you wanted copper, then you went to Cyprus.

The whole of the city of Pafos is a World Heritage Site.

There are 800,000+ people living on this island.

The main religion is Greek Orthodox.

For unknown reasons, Lemessos is called Limassol in English, and Lefkosia is called Nicosia.