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xvi] to the City of Limasol 83 remains of ancient buildings. It is governed by a Com-missioner : there is a Qazi also, but cases must be referred for decision to the Governor at Nicosia. The roadstead is convenient, being sheltered from the fiercer winds : so that vessels take refuge here from the bad weather outside. Carobs are largely exported, for the best crops are gathered here. Salt too is collected from a salt lake not far off, which is not so large as that near Citti. A custom-house, with a chief or Agha, regulates the trade. Cotton, wheat, barley and mulberry trees are cultivated with care and yield abundantly. And other food stuffs are produced. Among the hills and mountains which stand at some distance from-Limasol is made the best wine in Cyprus. It all comes down in due season to the town, and is sent thence to Larnaca, where are the largest cellars, and the most considerable wine trade. 6—2

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