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Urban population: 49,006,274 (69,9% of total)

Rural population: 23,797,653 (30.1% of total)

Currency: Turkish lira (TL) 1 euro=2.00 TL (the currency is changing up to date)

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Stretching across two continents, Turkey is a diverse and fascinating country with a rich cultural heritage and stunning beaches. From divers to beach lovers, archaeologists and botanists, there really is something for everyone.
Twenty civilizations and 10,000 years of history have left Turkey with an awe-inspiring legacy of ancient ruins and archaeological sites, many of which are still under excavation.
The Turkish landscape may yet still reveal more secrets of our ancestors – more statues of gods and goddesses, more temples, theatres and mosques. No matter what your interests, it would be difficult to tire of Turkey.

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The land of ancient Asia Minor or Anatolia is today's Turkey. The earliest landscape painting in history exists on a wall of Catalhoyuk house dating from 6200 BC. It shows the eruption of a volcano, probably that of Hasandag's.
The first recorded international treaty in the world was the Treaty of Kadesh between the Hittite and Egyptian Empires, Hattusils III and Ramses II, in 1284 BC
Many city names in different parts of the world such as Philadelphia, Paris, Antioch, Troy or the continental name '' Europe '' orginate in Anatolia.

The oldest known shipwreck on earth was excavated by a team headed by Don Frey in Ulu Burun near Kas.
In 640 BC, for the first time in history, coins made of electrum were used by the Lydian's in Sardis. (Sart)
King Midas was an Anatolian.

Alexander the Great cut the Gordian knot near Ankara. The double knot in Turkish carpets is called '' Gordes Dugum'u '' which is the Turkish expression for the Gordian knot.
Two of the Seven Wonders of the World stood in Anatolia : the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. The others are the Pyramids of Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Pharos of Alexandria.

The words of Julius Caesar '' Veni, vidii, vici ( I came, I saw, I conquered) '' were said in Amasya, east of Ankara when he went to Anatolia 47 BC.
Anatolia was the first major stronghold of Christianity. The garden of Eden in the Book of Genesis was said to be watered by a river which separated into four streams as it left the garden ; two of them the Tigris ( Dicle) and Euphrates (Firat) rise in the mountains of eastern Turkey.
Mount Ararat (Agri Dagi) is in Anatolia. According to tradition, Ararat is the place where Noah's Ark landed. Ararat is the Hebrew form for Urartu, the Assyrian name for a kingdom that existed in the region from the 11th century to the 7 the century BC. Early Christians escaping from Roman persecution sheltered in Cappadocia.

St. Paul was born in Tarsus (southern Turkey) He undertook most of his missionary journeys and wrote most of his biblical epistles to early Christians in Anatolia.

St. Nicholas, known as Santa Claus today was born and lived as bishop of Myra in Demre. According to legend, he secretly bestowed dowries upon the daughters of a poor citizen. This originated the custom of giving presents on the eve of the feast of St. Nicholas, a tradition later transferred to the Christmas Day.
Sultan Beyazit II Dispatched the Ottoman Navy to bring the Jewish people who were expelled from Spain. They were bought safely to the Ottoman lands in 1492.
Tulips were introduced to Holland from Anatolia by Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq. He was ambassador of Charles V to Suleyman the Magnificent in 1554.
The first man ever to fly was Turkish. Using two wings Hezerfen Ahmet Celebi flew from Galata Tower over the Phosphorus to land in Uskudar in the 17th century.

Istanbul houses the historical building of Sirkeci Train Station. This served as the last stop of the Simplon-Orient Express '' king of trains and the train of kings '' between Paris and Istanbul from 1883 - 1977.

The number of species of flowers in Turkey is approximately 9,000 of which 3,000 are endemic, In Europe for instance there are 11,500 spices.
Many valuable finds from Anatolia can also be seen in Museums all over the world. The Pergamum Museum of Berlin contains the Zeus Altar, Gateway to the Sanctuary of Athena from Pergamum, Statues from Priene and the great Market Gate from Miletus. The British Museum has become the adopted home for the Temple of Artemis from Ephesus, The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, and the Harpy Tomb from Xanthous.

Alanya Turkey, The Turkish Riviera

Alanya is split into two parts, Eski (the Old) and Yeni (the New).

Eski Alanya was founded on the top of the high peninsula dividing the county into two. The castle overviewing the town on both sides is the most pronounced landmark. The castle walls going up for 5 km to the Inner Castle on the hill which was initially built during the Hellenistic period but raised further, fortified and furnished with 110 towers during the Seljukid period.Arap Evliyasi which was built as a church in the 11th century and then converted into a mosque; the Süleymaniye Mosque, the Bedesten (market place) beside the mosque, resored and now used as a restaurant,bar and hotel, Ehmendek where the commander of the castle resided, little houses of Alanya remaining from the Seljuks and the Ottomans, Aksebe Sultan Masjid and Tomb.

Yeni Alanya extends towards both the east and west of the peninsula. The beach beginning in the Antalya direction and interrupted for a while by the peninsula extends towards Gazipaþa. This area constitutes the main developmental area of Alanya. Growing particularly during the last decade with hotels, pensions and private residences which line the main road parallel to the beach.

Bodrum Turkey

The busy town of Bodrum offers much to do and see, but those interested in relaxing in more subdued environment, over a dozen tranquil lie nearby. The coast of the Bodrum Peninsula is speckled with a wide variety of villages and quiet bays, ranging from the sleepy fishing village charm of Gumusluk to the commercial excitement of Gumbet. The Bodrum Peninsula is situated on the South-West coast of Turkey. The coastline, famed for its crystal clear waters, is 174 km.s long and surrounded by many big and small islands. Swimmers and snorkellers will enjoy the deep blue waters crowded with living sponges, star fish and tropical colored fish.

The central harbour is surrounded by shops, cafes, bars and hotels, and dominated by the 15th century historical site of the Castle of St Peter.

AIRPORT

Milas Bodrum International Airport, BXN, Highway D33, Bodrum, Mugla, Turkey
Country Code: 90
Telephone: (0)252 523 0101
Fax: (0)252 523 0288

Website: www.bodrum-airport.com/en/index.php

Izmir International airport: +90-232-2746464

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