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NEW MILLENIUM’S FAVORITE DESTINATION
Turkey is located at the geographical crossroads between Europe and Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Scores of civilizations have built their cities and temples here. From the Hittites to the Greeks, from the Romans to the Ottoman Turks, remnants of these high civilizations are waiting for you to rediscover it all.
Climate : The climate in Turkey is typically Mediterranean. From April to October it is mainly warm, dry and sunny.
Today's weather in Turkey's main cities
Average Land Temperature (Celsius / Fahrenheit)
Region |
January |
April |
July |
October |
| MARMARA REGION (ISTANBUL) | 8 / 46 |
11 / 52 |
23 / 73 |
17 / 63 |
| AEGEAN REGION (IZMIR) | 11 / 52 |
15 / 59 |
26 / 79 |
21 / 70 |
| MEDITERRANEAN REGION (ANTALYA) | 18 / 65 |
18 / 65 |
26 / 79 |
24 / 75 |
| BLACK SEA REGION (TRABZON) | 10 / 50 |
10 / 50 |
24 / 75 |
20 / 68 |
Exchange Rate : The exchange rate changes rapidly but most Turkish establishments accept US Dollars.
Banks are commonly available and offer competitive international exchange rates.
Population: 67 million
Capital: Ankara (4,5 million) 
Major cities: Istanbul (10 mil.)
Izmir (3.5 million) Adana (1.5 million)
Government: Turkey is secular democracy.
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL STRUCTURE
The Turkish Republic is a democratic and secular state based on human rights and on the rule of law and social justice. Also, Turkey is a member of NATO, OECD, Council of Europe, and is an associate member of the EEC.
In Turkey, tourism is one of its largest industries, and therefore the government promotes that all tourists should be treated as guests to our country. This warmth and generosity is definitely shown by the Turkish Citizens. The Turkish government also invests a great deal of resources in this industry, by providing a high level of protection against any external intervention.
Religion: Muslim is the dominate religion although there are sizeable Jewish and Christian minorities.
Capital: Ankara
GEOGRAPHY
Total area: 780 576 Sq. km / 301 380 sq. miles 3% in Europe (Thrace) 97% in Asia (Asia-Minor)
Istanbul
The history of this magnificent city goes back to the 7th century BC. Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents, split by the shores of the Bosphorus. As capital of three empires, it is a unique link between East and West, and the Past and Present. But Istanbul is not only a historical place; it is also a fascinating and vividly alive city. Beneath the beautiful skyline there is a continual bustle of the crowd, the rumbling of the vehicles along the ancient cobbled streets, and the screams of venders in the streets competing with the sounds of ships in the busy port.
Aegean Region
The western shores of the Aegean region present one of the most lovely landscapes in Anatolia (Turkey today). The magnificent coastline is lapped by the clear water of the Aegean Sea, and lined with beautiful beaches, rocky bays, and green wooded shores. There are numerous attractions and historical sites in the region, ranging from the modern metropolis of Izmir to the charming port of Ayvalik; the ancient ruins of Aphrodisias and Hierapolis that lie by the thermal pools of Pamukkale; Kusadasi with its sandy beaches; Bodrum and its pretty white houses clustered before a medieval castle; and Marmaris with its red tiled houses along the shore of limpid blue water.
Antalya Region
This colorful southern region with 300 sunny days a year, clear turquoise waters, secluded coves, rocky headlands, and broad bays fringed by sandy beaches is the ideal place for swimming, sailing, and other water sports. Many legends are about this historical coast, and the remaining ruins of ancient cities, theaters, and a crusader castles just emphasizes the rich past of these former civilizations. Be sure to discover: Antalya with its broad bay; Side with its ancient city in the middle of two long sandy beaches; and Alanya with its unique Seljuk fortress strategically positioned up on a craggy promontory overlooking the Mediterranean waters.
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