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Turkey is located on two contitents Europe 3% and Asia 97%. The European part of Turkey is called Thrace, while the Asian part is called Anatolia or Asia Minor.Turkey is surrounded by sea on three sides, by the Black Sea in the north, the Mediterranean in the south and the Aegean Sea in the west. In the northwest there is also an important internal sea, the Sea of Marmara, between the straits of the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus.
Turkey has 80 administrative provinces and seven geographical regions. A country of sun and history, Turkey straddles the point where Europe and Asia meet. It is located where the three continents making up the old world, Asia, Africa and Europe, are closest to one another. Home to countless civilizations, Anatolia has developed a unique blend of cultures—each with its own distinct identity, each linked to its predecessors through history.
Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and lakes that offers the vacationer a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life. From April to October, most places in Turkey have an ideal climate that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquility of mountains and lakes.
Turkey also has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasures from 13 successive civilizations spanning 10,000 years. Even if you spend only a short time in Turkey, you can see a lot of this great heritage.There is no doubt that one visit will not be enough, and you will want to come back again and again as you discover one extraordinary place after another. All of them, no matter how different, have one thing in common: the friendly and hospitable people of this unique country.
As an ancient land and modern nation, Turkey today holds and protects the common past of all people.
Fascinating Facts Illustrating Turkey’s Rich Heritage :
Istanbul is the only city in the world located on two continents - Europe and Asia. During its 25,000-year history, it has been the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires.
Two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World stood in Turkey - the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Bodrum.
St. Nicholas, known as Santa Claus today, was born and lived in Demre (Myra) on Turkey's Mediterranean coast. The village contains the famous Church of St. Nicholas, which contains the sarcophagus believed to be his tomb.
Turkey is a moderately developed nation with a wide range of tourist facilities of all classes in the main tourist destinations.The country has a good selection of international-chain hotels and fine local hotels for you to consider.
Virtually all hotels have the usual facilities: comfortable guest rooms with one or two double, queen or king-size beds,Baby sitting service,Disabled facilities,Gymnasium,Laundry facilities,Lobby,Parking facilities,Reception.Restaurant,Room service,Sauna,Tennis court luxury bathrooms, mini-bar, satellite TV and broadband Internet connection, Air conditioning.Many (but not all) of Turke's hotels have swimming pools, as well as that ultimate local status symbol: rooms with views of the city. Most of the hotels are very near to historical places, shopping complexes, business centre and to the beaches. There are lot of fun activities in the restaurants-serving delicious international and local dishes, meeting rooms and bars. Rich, delicious menu and open buffet dishes are also offered in Turkish cuisine.
If you are looking for a relaxing atmosphere with natural surroundings and the sounds of the nightingales by the sea, then the Turkish hotels are the perfect place to enjoy your holiday.
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