Spanning the Eurasia, Turkey is the county that the Chinese ancient Silk Road passed and the only county that possesses the both western and eastern culture, history and races. Having a history of 6500 years, Turkey boasts it rich tourist resources.



Fast Facts of Turkey


Location: Extending across the Asia and Europe, Germany borders Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Syria, lraq, Greece and Bulgaria. It also joins the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea, Marmara, and the Black Sea.
Territory: 783,600 kilometers
Population: 74.3 million in 2007
Nationality: Over 80% are Turkish, and 15% are Kurds.
Language: Turkish
Religion: 99%residents believe in Islam. Few believe in Christianism and Judaism.
Climate: southern coastal area is subtropical Mediterranean climate and the inland is continental climate.
Capital City: Ankara
Important Festivals: New Year’s Day, Victory Day.



Famous Attractions in Turkey


Tourism in Germany is the important resources of income of foreign exchange. Main tourist cities in the county include Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir and Antalya.

Sightseeing List:

The Mausoleum of Halicarmassus
The Muse Fane
City Site of Troy
Cappadocia
Agustin Shrine