TOURISM IN
TURKEY
Capital
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Ankara
Area
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783,562 km2
Population
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74,724,269m.
Largest city
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İstanbul
(13.483.052m. /2011)
Official language :
Turkısh
Currency
Turkish lira
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As a country full of traces of various cultures that have influenced their time and geography,
Turkey has a cultural heritage with roots going as deep as the first civilizations ever recorded
in history. Home to a mosaic of people that have built empires, the country’s riches are so
extraordinarily diverse that visitors can experience a modern way of life, while at the same
time catching a glimpse of the distant past.
All this makes Turkey a land that shaped history, where the sea meets the mountains and
where cultures meet each other. For this reason, Turkey is increasingly regarded as one of the
most popular holiday destinations by people who are seeking a perfect combination of nature,
history and culture.
Characteristics of Turkey's tourists
Foreign tourists mainly come from Russia, Ukraine, Belorussia, Germany, Netherlands, Arab
World, Iran, Romania, Kazakhstan and Japan, but tourists from North America, France and
Scandinavia are not uncommon.
There seems to be a trend in which
British tourists tend to go on holiday
to Aegean resorts such as Bodrum
or Marmaris, while Russian and
Arab tourists almost exclusively go
to resorts on the Mediterranean
coast of southern Turkey (e.g.
Antalya) While Arab, Japanese and
German tourists mainly visit Istanbul
and historical sites such as Ephesus.
People from Spain have become
frequent tourists in recent years. In 2007, 200,000 Spaniards visited Turkey. Most Spaniards
book hotels in Istanbul (it is becoming especially popular among them) and many of them
also visit Cappadocia
Tourism Statistics
Foreign tourist arrivals increased substantially in Turkey between
2002 and 2005, from 12.8 million to 21.2 million, which made
Turkey a top-10 destination in the world for foreign visitors. 2005
revenues were US$17.5 billion which also made Turkey one of the
top-10 biggest revenue owners in the world. In 2011, Turkey
ranked as the 6th most popular tourist destination in the world
and 4th in Europe
Types Of Tourism İn Turkey
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Religious Tourism
Health and Thermal Tourism
Cultural Tourism
Meeting Tourism
River-Rafting Tourism
Marine Tourism
Nature Tourism
Cave Tourism
Sports Tourism
Yacht Tourism
Underwater Diving
Air Sports
Birdwatching
Highlands
Farmland
Caravan Tourism
Botanical Tourism
Featured Destinations
ANTALYA :
Antalya, the Turkish Riviera is the most stunning part of Turkey's Mediterranean coast. It is typical of
Turkey, a thriving modern city, with a historic heart in the centre of Kaleiçi, within the old city walls.
This area has seen something of a renaissance in recent years, with many of the wooden Ottoman
mansions being restored and turned into boutique hotels,
The most popular Historic Sites of Antalya Region : Aspendos, Phaselis, Perge ,Demre
ALANYA:
Alanya is a beautiful holiday centre with its clean
sandy beaches, modern hotels and motels, as well
as numerous fish restaurants, cafes, clubs and bars.
The cafes that ring the harbour are popular
gathering places for tourists and locals.
CAPPADOCIA:
The region known as Cappadocia includes the
centres of Ürgüp, Göreme, Avanos, Üçhisar,
Derinkuyu, Kaymaklı and Ihlara. It is a stunning area
of otherworldly rock formations, subterranean
churches and underground dwellings, the scale of
which is over-whelming. The area is also famous for
its carpet weaving, wines and the distinctive red
pottery of the Avanos area. Cappadocia was a
refuge for the early Christians, who escaped
persecution by living and worshipping underground.
There are an estimated 3000 rock churches in this region, not all of which are open to the public.
İSTANBUL:
İstanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. Its fate has been determined by its vital
strategic location and enchanting natural beauty. It had long been coveted by powerful empires; it
served as capital first to Byzantine, and then to the Ottoman Empire. İstanbul stretches along the two
shores of the Bosporus (İstanbul Strait) that links the Marmara Sea with the Black Sea. It is Turkey's
largest city with a population over 12 million. Istanbul is also at the heart of the economy of Turkey.
The largest companies and banks, the media and advertising agencies all have their headquarters
here.
İZMİR: (my city)
The city, known as “Beautiful İzmir” in Turkey, is located at the start of a long and narrow gulf,
decorated with yachts, passenger ships and gulf steamers. It has a warm climate and the cooling sea
breeze in the summer takes away the burning heat of the sun. İzmir, which enjoys a special cultural
and historical identity, is the third largest city in Turkey.
PAMUKKALE:
The stunning white terraces of Pamukkale and the neighbouring site of Hierapolis are situated inland,
close to the town of Denizli. They can be reached from most of the coastal resorts on a one-day trip
but Kuşadası is the closest - approximately 4 hours drive away.
DİDİM:
Didim is one of the most beautiful holiday resorts on the Aegean coast of Turkey. Located on a
peninsula, where the Büyük Menderes River reaches the sea, the resort has secluded coves, golden
sand beaches, natural harbours and nearby Lake Bafa. The important Ionian cities of Miletos and
Didyma, home of the famous prophet in ancient times, are also near Didim. The Temple to Apollo at
Didim was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Though many times looted and burned, the
sanctuary still possesses elegant beauty.
FETHİYE:
Fethiye is a traditional market town set around a beautiful natural harbour. It is a big centre for scuba
diving and boats leave from here for daily trips around the stunning coastline. There are number of
hotels in the town itself, which mostly attract older couples, who enjoy the traditional lifestyle and
also like the fact that it is flat and easy to get around.
Did you know that?
• Istanbul is the only city in the world located on two continents,Europe and Asia.
• The oldest known human settlement in the world is located in Catalhoyuk, Konya, Turkey,
dating back to 6500 BC.
• Two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World stood in
Turkey. The Temple of Artemis in Ephesus and the
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus in Bodrum.
• Turkey introduced coffee to Europe.
• The first coins were minted in Sardis, the capital of the
Ancient Kingdom of Lydia, at the end of seventh century
BC.
• Saint John, Paul, and Peter all lived and preached in
Turkey.
• The most valuable silk carpet in the world is in the Mevlana Museum in Konya,Turkey.
• Legend has it that St.John Brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus after the Crucifixion,where she
spent her last days in a small stone house on Mt. Koressos (Bulbul Dagi) near Ephesus
Turkey.
• A cave known today as the Grotto of St.Peter or Church of St.Peter is believed to be where
the apostle Peter preached when he visited Antioch (Antakya).
WHEN TO VISIT
Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean coasts: These coasts have a typical Mediterranean
climate with hot summers and mild winters.
The swimming season becomes shorter the further north one goes: Marmara and North
Aegean - June to September; South Aegean and Mediterranean - April to October.
Black Sea Coast: Warm summers, mild winters, and relatively high rainfall.
Central Anatolia: Steppe climate with hot, dry summers; cold winters.
Eastern Anatolia: Long snowy cold winters with mild summers.
Southeast Anatolia: Hot summer with mild, rainy winters.
Sources :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey
http://www.kultur.gov.tr/TR,23264/turizm.html
 http://cografyabilim.wordpress.com ( It’s mine website about geography)
http://www.google.com.tr/imghp?hl=tr
http://www.goturkey.com/map-en
http://www.invest.gov.tr/en-US/Pages/Home.aspx
http://www.tourismturkeysite.com
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