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Turkey
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Turkey |
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Turkey, a country of utmost
strategic importance in the world
with its geopolitical location, is
on the intersection point of Asia,
Europe and Africa continents, which
are referred to as the "Lands of the
Old World". This country, with the
generous divine gifts of all sorts
of scenic wonders, is a unique
bridge between Eastern and Western
civilizations as well as for
inter-faith dialogue.
Turkey is in south-eastern Europe
and western Asia (that portion of
Turkey in the west of the Bosporus
is geographically part of Europe),
bordering the Black Sea, between
Bulgaria and Georgia, and bordering
the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean
Sea, between Greece and Syria.
Linking Europe and the Middle East,
suspended between the new and the
long-established, Turkey retains a
disconcerted balance of both the
east and the west, representing a
cultural mix with many discrepancies
and contradictions. Modern city
boutiques and exotic bazaars clamour
for customers, the weekly tolling of
church bells interrupts the daily
call of the muezzin (sings the
call), and the Roman ruins at the
beginning of Christianity compete
for attention with the history of
the Ottoman Empire and modern
secularity.
The different regions of Turkey
offer an assortment of landscapes,
activities and characters, and
whether one is a history or
archaeology enthusiast, a
sun-worshipper, sailor, or
city-lover keen on shopping, there
is something on offer for everyone.
Istanbul, with one part in Europe
and the other in Oriental Asia, is a
fascinating city with its frenzied
market places, imperial residences
and minarets, and sporting a lively
ambience of contemporary art and
musical entertainment.
Cappadocia in Central Turkey offers
an astounding landscape of eroded
volcanic rock cones and fairy
chimneys, remarkable subterranean
cities and rock-hewn houses that
merge harmoniously with the
ochre-coloured landscape; while
further south the 'Turquoise Coast'
is a heaven for boat cruises. One
can enjoy a variety of water sports,
sunbathing on golden sands, or
explore the wonderful ancient cities
of Troy and Ephesus on the shores of
the Aegean Sea.
And Western Turkey, with its
picturesque seaside resorts along
the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts,
scenic and recreational attractions,
well-preserved archaeological sites
and fascinating museums that bring
its rich history to life. Wherever
one ventures in Turkey there is
certain to be a warm welcome and
traditional hospitality, making this
a deeply satisfying corner of the
world in which to travel. |
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