Republic of Türkiye (1923)

 

Türkiye, country that occupies a unique geographic position, lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe. Throughout its history it has acted as both a barrier and a bridge between the two continents.

Turkey is situated at the crossroads of the Balkans, Caucasus, Middle East, and eastern Mediterranean. It is among the larger countries of the region in terms of territory and population, and its land area is greater than that of any European state. Nearly all of the country is in Asia, comprising the oblong peninsula of Asia Minor—also known as Anatolia (Anadolu)—and, in the east, part of a mountainous region sometimes known as the Armenian Highland. The remainder—Turkish Thrace (Trakya)—lies in the extreme southeastern part of Europe, a tiny remnant of an empire that once extended over much of the Balkans.

 

The country has a north-south extent that ranges from about 300 to 400 miles (480 to 640 km), and it stretches about 1,000 miles from west to east. Turkey is bounded on the north by the Black Sea, on the northeast by Georgia and Armenia, on the east by Azerbaijan and Iran, on the southeast by Iraq and Syria, on the southwest and west by the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea, and on the northwest by Greece and Bulgaria. The capital is Ankara, and its largest city and seaport is Istanbul.

 

Of a total boundary length of some 4,000 miles (6,440 km), about three-fourths is maritime, including coastlines along the Black Sea, the Aegean, and the Mediterranean, as well as the narrows that link the Black and Aegean seas. These narrows—which include the Bosporus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles—are known collectively as the Turkish straits; Turkey’s control of the straits, the only outlet from the Black Sea, has been a major factor in its relations with other states.

 

 

Why Go to Türkiye

 

   A Turkey vacation is the perfect choice for you because it is a travel heaven and a tourist hotspot. Turkey is one of the top ten destinations in the world, according to number of visitors and revenues. Are you still wondering "why go to Turkey?" There are ten reasons to choose Turkey for your holiday:

 

1. Accommodation
Turkey and especially Antalya region, has the most amazing luxury and boutique hotels. At SeferTurk you may find the most beautiful hotels at very affordable rates.

2. Religious Heritages
You can visit lots of unique religious sites and faith centers in Turkey; which are mosques for Muslims, churches for Christians and synagogues for Jewishs. The former centre of the vast Ottoman Empire, has many sites that are sacred to Muslims. The Christian sites have become places of pilgrimage visited by many travellers. You can also visit the archaeological excavations of early Jewish settlements. Each year thousands of people discover Turkey- the home of history and legends.

 

3. Historical and Archeological Sites
Turkey is considered to be one of the richest countries in terms of archaeology and is by far the biggest "open air museum" of the world. It has always been a bridge between the East and West and has been noted by scholars as the "melting pot" of various cultures where classical culture was shaped. The history of Turkey tells of a 10,000 year-old civilisation. Anatolia is a melting pot where cultures from Sumer, Babylon and Assyria interacted for centuries with peoples such as the Hattis, Hittites, Hourrites. The result was a unique Anatolian civilisation which has long inspired the thoughts and legends of the West. The greatest empires of the world, the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman, many cultures were established and indeed flourished in and around this huge "melting pot". Today, a traveler to Turkey can observe the features of all of these cultures. Not only are they visible in their marvelous remains, but in their impacts on the daily lives of Turks today, which differs greatly from one area to another

4. Special Activities
With nearly 8.400 km of coastline, watersports are available in just about every beach resort in Turkey. Kiteboarding, Rafting&Canoeing, Scuba Diving, Yachting and Windsurfing are the favorites of the tourists. For the active tourist Turkey has many mountains that offer wonderful sports like skiing, mountain climbing, bicycling and hiking. Flying & Ballooning is the favorite of all.

5. Turkish Cuisine
Turkish cuisine is renowned as one of the world's best. It is considered to be one of the three main cuisines of the world because of the variety of its recipes, its use of natural ingredients, its flavours and tastes which appeal to all palates and its influence throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Turkish food is usually made from fresh, local ingredients and is all the tastier for it.Close

6. Entertainment
Turkey is a wonderful place for restaurant dining, no matter what your budget. Especially at long summer nights good food, good friends, good times and good nightlife are popular. After sunset, slow-paced Istanbul gets back into full swing with a carnival like atmosphere. Feastive colored lights are switched on, and mosques are illuminated. Restaurants will be packed with locals to break the fast. Most restaurants offer special Ramazan menus or banquets. Tourists and non-Muslims are welcome to join the festivities.
 
7. Travelling to Turkey
Travel along the Old Silk Road of Marco Polo, Sail the in comparable turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and sample food fit for a sultan. And do it all in style and comfort. Modern, sophisticated resorts and casinos are plentiful. These things are here to be shared in a way that only the Turkish people can.The people of Turkey are as varied as their landscape, from black hair to red from brown eyes to blue; all combine to make Turkey unique. The one thing that is uniform throughout this fascinating country is the hospitality of its people.

8. Sea, Sand and Sun
The unique Mediterranean climate and beautiful nature of Turkey allows almost 6 months of summertime in southern parts, especially in Antalya and Bodrum which are the most popular sun and sea tourist destinations. The sandy beaches are splendid and the sea, especially the Aegean coastline, is the most amazing. It is a mildly cold sea that allows for a refreshing experience. Blue Voyage or Blue Crusing is the most favorite way to visit all the beaches with a yacht while enjoying the turquoise sea. This may surely be the highlight of your Turkey vacation.

9. Business Opportunities
Turkey is one of the largest economies in the world yet it is still considered a developing nation. This provides enormous business and investing opportunities, especially in the real estate sector. Your Turkey vacation may turn into a great investing decision as well.

10. Shopping
Turkey is one of the world's great shopping destinations. Located at a historic

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