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The First Geography Congress, which was convened
in Ankara in 1941, at the conclusion of the research that had continued for
a long time, separated Turkey into seven geographical regions. During the
congress activities, the fact that Turkey is surrounded by sea on three
sides, the presence of mountain ranges lying parallel to the length of the
long coastline, the fact that these mountains separate the high, but
slightly steep and uneven central section from the influence of the sea and
because of this, factors such as the climate, natural plant cover and the
distribution of types of agriculture, and the influences of these on the
transportation systems and the types of housing between the coastal strip
and the central sections, had been taken into consideration and it was
possible to divide Turkey into four border and three inner regions. The
first four of the seven regions determined were given the names of the seas
which are adjacent to them (the Black Sea, the Marmara, the Aegean and the
Mediterranean Regions). The other three regions were named in accordance
with their location in the whole of Anatolia (Central, Eastern and
South-eastern Anatolia Regions).
Stretching out on two continents, Turkey is a paradise where one can
experience the four seasons simultaneously... Whether you are fond of art,
history, archeology or nature, you will feel the happiness beyond desires
and hopes during your stay in Turkey.
Surrounded by the crystal clear waters of a shinning sea at four
directions, Turkey generously offers her 8000km long shores before your
eyes. Turkey is also rich in flora and fauna.
Twenty fascinating civilizations render Turkey the heir of 10.000 years
old history which has still been examined for further ancient secrets to be
brought up into daylight. These lands inhale at any moment the mystery of
the past through the existenece of the statues of gods and goddesses,
temples, theathers, agoras, churches, mosques, medresseh, palaces and
caravanseraies. Becoming a united whole of daily life and all other values,
Turkey forms the ideal circumstances.
 AEGEAN
It will be out of exaggeration to depict Anatolia presenting its utmost
spectacles to Agean coasts. As to Heredot's statement "Embracing the most
beautiful sky and mildest climate of the world" gulfs and peninsulas, coves
and golden beaches line up one after the other among the Agean coast...
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 MARMARA
Hills of various sizes,fields of sunflowers and vineyards as far as the eye
can see. And Trakya constituting the European side of Turkey.The region
separated from Anatolia by Bosphorus, The Sea of Marmara and the
Dardanelles. A traveller from Europe on his/her arrival to Edirne first
encounters the masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, Selimiye Mosque.This province
boasts to have the most authentic works of Ottoman architecture.
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 MEDITERRANEAN
Beginning from the south of splendid Toros Mountains lies the Mediterranean
coast with beautiful sceneries, sandy beaches, secluded coves, tranquil ruin
places and attractive holiday facilities...
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 EAST & SOUTH EAST
With its high mountain ranges, valleys, plains and lakes,streams and
riverbeds integrated with colors of purple, brown, grey, yellow and red ,and
adorned with the unique architectural samples of Turkish culture, East and
Southeast Anatolian Region bring to the sight pleasurable panoramic views...
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 BLACK SEA
Coasts curling besides mountains covered with very green forests, valleys
and plains. Fields of tea, hazelnut, tobacco and corn, highway parallel to
narrow coastline, coves,villages and beaches...
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 CENTRAL ANATOLIA
Being at the center of Turkey, Central Anatolian Region embodies assorted
beauties.Having been a witness to the transitions of important
civilizations, today the region is the political center of Turkey.
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