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Turkey Black Sea, the Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara Sea, the total length of the coast of Turkey - 8333 km.
Turkey has a land border with Bulgaria (269 km), Greece (203 km), Georgia (276 km), Armenia (325 km), Azerbaijan (18 km), Iran (529 km), Iraq (378 km) and Syria ( 877 km).
Highest Mountain Peak country - Mount Ararat (5137 m). The biggest lake - Wang (3712 sq km). The longest rivers - Kızılırmak (1355 km).

CITY OF TURKEY
ALANYA - this is a small picturesque town, situated at the foot of mountains Torosskih, among orange and lemon orchards. Alanya is famous prerasnymi subtropical climate and beaches, majestic mountain fortress Seljuk era (about 1230), an old city with narrow streets and colorful shops, numerous fish restaurants and courtyards for the tea party along the coast. In ancient times the city was the capital Pamfilii, and later - the summer residence of sultans seldzhursih. In those days, Alanya called Korokesion and was famous marine harbor. The roots go deep into the city past. Founded in 4 to Mr. century. e. in the Roman era, it was a haven for smugglers and pirates. Tours to Alanyu
ANTALYA - is the newest resort town of Turkey's international airport, located 12 km from the city. In Antalya well developed entertainment, including several water parks.
Now the main resort town of Antalya Turkey attracts tourists from all over the world to its azure-blue sea, lush green palms, citrus and oleandrov. There has never smolkaet fun. Thousands of tourists resting in bars, restaurants, nightclubs and discotheques. Tours in Antalya
BELEK is the recognized world-Golf Centre, where there are specially appointed court, instructors for the training and everything necessary for true connoisseurs and lovers of this classic game. Tours in Belek
BODRUM located on the southeast coast of the Aegean Sea, at the junction of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. This region, formerly called Kariya, thanks to its location has always been an extremely important strategic significance. Now, Bodrum has become one of the main tourist centres in Turkey. Here you can find many ancient monuments, reminiscent of the great battle and troubled past of the city. Bodrum has a reputation as cultural capital of Turkey. This is a traditional meeting place for artists, exhibitions are often held here, shave a lot of visitors. Those who love the atmosphere bogemy, the city will be particularly interesting. Tours in Bodrum
KEMER - A young Turkish resort, just a few years ago, only former picturesque fishing villages. Today Kemer - is one of the most popular resorts-regions antaliyskogo coast, which is located between the steep peaks Torosskih mountains and clean water to the Mediterranean Sea each year becomes more than a million European tourists. Tours to Kemer
MARMARIS - Pearl of the Aegean coast of Turkey has always attracted the attention of tourists. Marmaris found the most environmentally friendly resort on the Mediterranean. Numerous beaches, lagoons and picturesque mountains covered with pine forest made him the most popular holiday in Turkey. Tours in Marmaris
SIDE - quiet city of Turkey, located on the peninsula, 68 kilometres south-east of Antalya. Side is one of the most interesting cities of the Mediterranean coast, with its tourist features. Side today - one of the busiest resorts in southern Turkey. Tours to Side
ISTANBUL - the cradle of civilization, the city thousands of mosques, the center of world trade - all these descriptions as the contrast could not be better to emphasize this wonderful city, where modesty bordering eastern and European luxury seat, gave shelter to thousands of people Anatolian culture and monuments of the three world religions. Greatest historical monuments, unique beauty - all that awaits guests of the city. Tours in Istanbul
FETHIE - young port city with a population of 32 000 people, with developed infrastructure rest, located at the foot of mountains covered with pine and cedar forests. Fethiye town is named in memory of renowned Turkish-test pilot, who died during a plane crash in 1913. Tours in Fethiye
KUSHADASY - one of the best resorts in Turkey. Golden sand beaches and turquoise sea admirable, excellent opportunities for active recreation - all thanks to a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters, during the 300 days a year! During the day, so pleased to plunge into the atmosphere appease beach life! Those who prefer hiking, can enjoy windsurfing, water skiing, beach volleyball… quiet recreation enthusiasts will be able to find here a lot of quiet corners. In the evenings, sitting in a cafe or restaurant, extending along the beach, you can admire unforgettable sunsets that are unusually beautiful. Night life in Kusadasi rough day and did not concede. Many restaurants, bars, discotheques and cafes located in the district, will provide an opportunity for an unforgettable evening. Tours in Kusadasi

TURKEY TIME
the time difference with Moscow minus one hour.

PEOPLE OF TURKEY
Now the population of Turkey is around 70.7 million people, and most of them Turkish nationality.
In addition to Turks living here about a million Arabs (along the Syrian border), several tens of thousands of Armenians and Jews in Istanbul - about 100 thousand Greeks. Distribution of residents on Turkish territory happening very uneven. The most densely inhabited coast of the Marmara and Black seas, and then - areas near the Aegean Sea. The most densely populated city - Istanbul and most sparsely populated - Hanyari.
The main population of the country - the Turks (about 90%). In accordance with Article 66 of the constitution in 1982, as all Turks "who are linked by ties of citizenship with the Turkish state". Children born of a Turkish father or mother-Turkish woman, are considered Turks. In a country still live more than 25 national minorities: Kurds, Arabs, Greeks, Circassian, Armenians, Jews, Georgians, manhole, etc.

CLIMATE OF TURKEY
Climate coastal influence Turkey defines the sea. The central areas are separated from the sea mountains, and therefore continental climate here.
Areas located on the shores of the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea to a height of 800 m characterizes Mediterranean climate. In summer, hot and dry here, and winter - cool and rainy. In some places falls annually up to 1000 mm of precipitation. Frosty weather and snow occurs only in the mountains.
Northern region of Turkey and, especially, go to the sea mountain slopes characterizes the Black Sea climate. Summer here is not as hot as in the Mediterranean area, and winters colder. The temperature sometimes falls below 0, often occur fog, snow comes. The main feature of the local climate - the abundance of rains both winter and summer. Every year here falls to 2200 mm of precipitation.
The continental climate characterized the regions remote from the sea and surrounded by mountains. This is central, eastern and south-eastern Anatolia and Trase. Here there is a big difference day and night temperatures, but rain is quite rare. Winters are long and cold, with heavy snowfalls, while summer is short, but hot enough. .

HOLIDAY IN TURKEY
Rest in Turkey is warm and clean sea, wonderful beaches, as well as a large choice of entertainment: diving, rafting, sailing, jeep safari, downhill skiing, water entertainment akvalende. In addition to rest on beaches and active recreation, in Turkey a variety of tours, where you can marked with a unique culture, traditions, customs and history of Turkey.

WHAT PRIVEZTI FROM TURKEY
In Turkey should buy beautiful carpets - wool and silk. Usually the Turkish rugs, stylized geometric pattern. Carpets with floral ornament - a copy of the Iranian. Carpet - good money. The cost varies from his hundred to several thousand dollars. Perhaps the material is, relief, the beauty of the drawing.
In order to make sure as carpet spend on it first hand - he is soft, without "propleshin" nap in the paint and then a damp cloth bright - it must remain clean.
As a souvenir Listings can imagine something of national or faience ceramic products, even with the famous H V century. A well-developed production of utensils made of copper and zinc. Everywhere you can find traditional dishes, trays, hookah, coffee grinder, a variety of tubes, green or golden vases from onyx, cotton shirts and Camcorder. Spices, beautiful embroidered tablecloths and bed linen, the national dishes, razukrashennye chess and backgammon.

POINTS OF TURKEY
The largest city of Turkey - Istanbul itself is the attraction - it is the only city in the world, which is located immediately on two continents. In Istanbul, located at the world famous St. Sophia Cathedral, which will be particularly interesting to visit the Russian tourists. Because of tradition, it is here that the ambassadors of Prince Vladimir clear Solnyshko learned the basics of Christian faith. Located in Istanbul mosque Ahmed, the so-called "Blue Mosque", is not just attraction, for many the mosque symbolizes Turkey. Another famous Turkish mosque, located in Istanbul, is called Suleymanie-Jami (Sultan Suleiman Mosque). Another well-known worldwide attraction of Istanbul - the bridge over the Bosporus, which connects the Asian and European shores of Turkey. This is one of the longest bridges in the world - his length of 1360 meters.
Many attractions and is located in the capital of Turkey - Ankara. This is one of the oldest cities in Turkey - the first mention of it still refer to 1200 BC
In Ankara, are the ruins of a temple Augustine and Roma, whose walls are covered with ancient inscriptions, listing blagodeyany Augustine, as well as essays on the history of Rome. Near the ruins of the mosque is located Haji-Bayram.
In the historical center of Ankara tower is located Ak Kale (translation of "White Castle"). The tower was erected as early as 6 century. Deserves separate attention wall, which surrounded the tower - each of the conquerors territory in which the modern Ankara, restore damaged sections of the wall, which it has a very uneven appearance.
resort Antalya known not only clean beaches and luxury hotels, but also historical monuments. Thus, it is in Antalya are the famous gates of Hadrian, which were built in honour of visiting the city of Roman Emperor Hadrian. The symbol of Antalya is considered Yilvi mosque minaret, built in the 11 century.
Izmir - the third largest city of Turkey. It is the homeland of Homer Izmir. Among the attractions of Izmir can be called a mosque Yahly, trimmed with colorful tiles. However, Izmir is known not only glorious history, there is in it and modern attractions. For example, the famous hot springs "Balchova", on which was built by a unique spa center or Park of Culture, in which various fairs are held annually.
Apart from the architectural and historical monuments in Turkey and also many natural attractions. One of these is the famous Cappadocia region. The landscape of this place is so beautiful, that is difficult to verbal descriptions. The ancient underground city, who founded the fleeing persecution from the Romans, Christians, is the calling card Kappodokii.
To date, all in Turkey perfectly preserved ancient cities, for example, Ephesus, Pergamum, When, Mileet. So far, excavations go, Mr. obnaruzhivetsya many interesting and mysterious excavations at the legendary city of Troy.

KITCHEN TURKEY
Maybe, thanks to an infinite variety of fish, poultry, meat, fruits and vegetables peculiar nature of Turkey, or the many cultures, the homeland which was Anatolia, modern Turkish food is delicious diverse.
At the same time, Turkey was surrounded on three sides by sea, is a seafood paradise. In the marine cuisine restaurants you can find such delicacies Aegean and Mediterranean seas as logos, sea perch, barabulka (gray fish), zlatoglavy bream, sinarit, as well as gifts of the Marmara Sea - flounder (turbot), pelamidu (blue fish) and Mongolia.
Remarkably variety of vegetable dishes. To get acquainted with this Turkish cuisine, you should visit at least once in a simple restaurant (lokante). Try - not regret it!
In Turkey, even for breakfast served quite rich table: all kinds of jam, bryndza, olives, butter, eggs, smoked sausage, bread, tea ...
Anatoliytsy more other attach special importance to the harvesting of winter vprok from a variety of vegetables, fruits, while using various methods of harvesting and zasushki in the sun, etc. For example of grape juice produced "pekmez (vyvarenny density until honey grape juice), tomato paste from tomato and red pepper, jam, harvesting of flour. Products used to cook a dish in one pot, which contributes to taste aromatic effects needed for this dish.
More often than not prepare food with rich spices and sauces, which allows bread dipped in it. Prepared food at low heat, lid pots, pans or always tightly closed. Dolma (stuffed) have several varieties; stuffed with olive oil on, from grape leaves, onions, peppers, eggplant, from stuffing mackerel, mussels. In stuffing, cooked in olive oil, add rice, sugar, cinnamon, mint, lemon juice, raisins, peanuts, which makes this dish special piquancy.
The basis of nutrition in Turkey are lamb and veal, prepared with spices, cream and olive oil. Therefore, we must be attentive to those who do not defer fatty food. But, in principle, the Turkish cuisine is very tasty and different abundance of different dishes.

RELIGION OF TURKEY
In Turkey religion completely disconnected from the state. Here she does not have any impact on the social, economic and political life of the country. In Turkey, nobody has the right to retract rights in their religion, faith in the country exclusively through voluntary choice of everyone, and this right is guaranteed to every citizen the Constitution of the Republic. Religious Education standards are under state control. But despite this, religion in Turkey has a stronger impact on the way people live, than in Western Europe. Not for nothing called Turkey the country between the West and Europe. The majority of the population of Turkey is Islam.

HOLIDAYS TURKEY
January 1 - New Year
January 10 - February 8 - the holy month of Ramazan.
February 9-11 February - Sheker Bayram ( "holiday sugar").
17 April-21 April - Kurban Bayram ( "feast of sacrifice").
April 23 - National Independence Day
May 19 - Day of Youth and Sports
August 30 - Victory Day
Oct. 29 - Day of Education (the chief state holiday)
November 10 - day of the death of Kemal Ataturk.

TRANSPORTATION OF TURKEY
Virtually every major city in Turkey have an airport, but domestic flights little happens, except through Antalya - Izmir.
Rail transport plays a minor role in Turkey, as well as buses far surpass it in comfort and speed. Most of the Mediterranean coast between Selchukom Mersinom and railway communication is not available.
The main type of passenger transport is buses. The lion's share of passenger traffic in Turkey had, at their share. Intercity routes connect most major cities. Virtually all buses are air-conditioners.
Taxi and shuttle is customary.
Route taxis - "dolmushi" usually represents a minibus (dolmus). Go very often, stops at any place at the request of the passenger. Ticket prices low.
Taxi usual. It is a car with yellow shashechkami. In the city fee levied on travel counters, long-established travel firm tariffs.
You can also take the rental car. For this you should be more than 21 years, driving licence and passport. It is important to the existence of insurance companies from civil liability for the car.

Embassies
Turkish Embassy in Moscow:
119121, Russia, Moscow, 7 - and Rostov lane., 12
Phone: (+7 095) 246-0009, 246-0010
Fax: (+7 095) 956-5597
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Russian Embassy in Turkey:
Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Turkey,
Karyagdi Sok. 5, Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey
Phone: (8-10-90-312) 439-2122, 439-3518, 440-8217
Fax: (8-10-90-312) 438-3952
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