Turkey

An Introduction to Turkey

Turkey is dotted with ruined castles and palaces of great empires. It is on the Mediterranean, in the Anatolian region of West Asia. The countries on its borders are Bulgaria, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Further to the northeast are Syria, Iraq and Iran. They say it had a tumultuous history which has left a deep legacy. You will overwhelmed by the passion of ordinary Turks for their country. But for ordinary Turks that passion finds its outlet in simple pleasures through time with their family and the enjoyment of food, music, football, and friendship. For visitors Turks have an inspiring ability to share their joy in the simple things.

The best way to unwind is to spend an afternoon being pampered at a hamam or a swim in the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean coast. For Adventure you can head east to Nemrut Daği National Park or enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of markets and bars in Istanbul.

The many regions of Turkey are, Aegean Turkey, Black Sea Turkey, Central Anatolia,

Eastern Anatolia, Marmara Region, Mediterranean Turkey and South-eastern Anatolia The highest mountain is Mount Ararat at 5,165 m it is the point at which is known as the landing place of Noah's Ark . By 1945 Turkey had joined the UN, and in 1952 it became a member of NATO.

The most important holiday in Turkey is the fasting month of Ramadan on Oct 29 Republic Day (anniversary of the declaration of the Turkish Republic). Ankara is the capital of Turkey.