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you are an art and history buff, an archaeology nut
or a nature lover, enjoy browsing through markets or
going diving, the different regions of Turkey offer
endless possibilities all year round. Each area has
its own personality, history, landscape and even cuisine,
and with so much on offer to visitors it is not surprising
that one trip to Turkey is never enough.
Surrounded
by four different seas, Turkey is a beach paradise
with over 8000 km of sunny strips of sand. It also
has an abundance of plant and wildlife species that
can be enjoyed while camping or trekking in the many
national parks which are dotted around the country.
Home
to more than 20 different fascinating civilisations,
Turkey has a 10,000 year-old heritage, much of which
is still being uncovered. Its rich history is very
much part of the present, with temples, ancient theatres,
churches, mosques, tombs, statues of gods, palaces
and fortresses, and of course the many detailed and
fascination museums which bring the past to life.
And
of course in cities like Istanbul, there is a modern,
lively ambience of contemporary society living alongside
tradition, where art and music can be enjoyed whether
it belongs to today or yesteryear.
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REGIONS
IN TURKEY
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| The
Mediterranean |
 Beginning
from the south of splendid Toros Mountains
lies the Mediterranean coast with beautiful
sceneries, sandy beaches, secluded coves,
tranquil ruin places and attractive
holiday facilities.... |
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| Aegean
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 It will be out
of exaggeration to depict Anatolia presenting
its utmost spectacles to Agean coasts.
As to Heredot's statement "Embracing
the most beautiful sky and mildest climate
of the world" gulfs and peninsulas,
coves and golden beaches line up one after
the other among the Agean coast...
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| The
Black Sea Region |
 Coasts
curling besides mountains covered with
very green forests, valleys and plains.
Fields of tea, hazelnut, tobacco and corn,
highway parallel to narrow coastline,
coves,villages and beaches... |
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| Central
Anatolian Region |
 Being at the center
of Turkey, Central Anatolian Region embodies
assorted beauties.Having been witness
to the transitions of important civilizations,
today the region is the political center
of Turkey. |
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| East
and Southeast Anatolia |
 With its high
mountain ranges, valleys, plains and lakes,streams
and riverbeds integrated with colors of
purple, brown, grey, yellow and red ,and
adorned with the unique architectural
samples of Turkish culture, East and Southeast
Anatolian Region bring to the sight pleasurable
panoramic views... |
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| Marmara
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 Hills of various
sizes,fields of sunflowers and vineyards
as far as the eye can see. And Trakya
constituting the European side of Turkey.The
region separated from Anatolia by Bosphorus,
The Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles.
A traveller from Europe on his/her arrival
to Edirne first encounters the masterpiece
of Mimar Sinan, Selimiye Mosque.This province
boasts to have the most authentic works
of Ottoman architecture. |
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