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.
ART & CULTURE
Among the prominent statesmen of the 20th century, few articulated the supreme importance of culture as did Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, who stated: “Culture is the foundation of the Turkish Republic.” His view of culture encompassed the nation’s creative legacy as well as the best values of world civilization. It stressed personal and universal humanism. “Culture,” he said, ” is a basic element in being a person worthy of humanity,” and described Turkey’s ideological thrust as “a creation of patriotism blended with a lofty humanist ideal.”
To create the best synthesis, Ataturk underlined the need for the utilization of all viable elements in the national heritage, including the ancient indigenous cultures, and the arts and techniques of the entire world civilization, past and present. He gave impetus to the study of earlier civilizations of Anatolia — including Hittite, Phrygian, Lydian and others. Pre-Islamic culture of theTurks became the subject of extensive research which proved that, long before the Seljuk and Ottoman Empires, the Turks had already created a civilization of their own. Ataturk also stressed the folk arts and folklore of the countryside as a wellspring of Turkish creativity.
The development of painting, sculpture and the decorative arts had been arrested by Ottoman officials, who claimed the depiction of the human form was idolatry, but these arts flourished during Ataturk’s presidency. Many museums were opened and architecture gained new vigor. Classical Western music, opera and ballet, as well as theater took impressive strides.Several hundred “People’s Houses” and “People’s Rooms” all over Turkey gave local people and youngsters a wide variety of artistic activities, sports and cultural affairs. Book and magazine publication enjoyed a boom. The Film industry started to grow. In all walks of cultural life, Ataturk’s inspiration created an upsurge.
Ataturk’s Turkey is living proof of this ideal — a country rich in its own national culture, open to the heritage of world civilization and at home in the endowments of the modern technological age.
GENERAL VISA INFORMATION FOR BRITISH PASSPORT HOLDERS
British passport holders travelling to Turkey require visa. Visas can be obtained at the port of entry in Turkey or from the Turkish Consulate General in London or Turkish Diplomatic Missions in other countries.
Sticker type visas are issued at the port of entry and allow staying in Turkey for up to 90 days. It costs £10. If there is more than one person travelling on the same passport, each individual is liable to pay the visa fee. This type of visa does not permit to engage in paid or unpaid employment.
Those who wish to obtain entry visa from the Turkish Consulate in London should apply to the Consulate General. Visa fee is £40 and should be paid by postal order or cash only. A passport size picture should also be submitted during application.
It is compulsory to have a minimum of three months validity on your passport from the date of your entry into Turkey.
Travel document holders need to apply to the Consulate General in person with his/her travel document with a validity of at least 6 months, a passport size photo, fully filled application form, latest bank statement, a reference letter from his/her employer or school. The fee is 40 pounds sterling. All visas for travel document holders are single entry.
Grazie per aver fornito così tante informazioni sulla Turchia, condivido.
Sehr süße Ausflüge.
Um die Reisen zu planen, müssen wir schnell loslegen.
There are very nice and clean resort in Turkey.
Ich werde bei der ersten Gelegenheit kommen.
Турции очень нравятся мечты об открытии двери.
I have visited many places and liked it very much.
Very cute trips.
В Турции много красивых курортов.
Penso che dovrei andare in più posti.
The places we saw on our previous trip, really must be visited, you refreshed our memories.
Non sapevo che la Turchia fosse così bella.
Bonjour merci.
Bonjour, joli partage.
Les endroits que nous avons vus lors de notre précédent voyage devraient vraiment être visités, vous avez rafraîchi nos souvenirs.
I think there are many places to visit in this country.
I came to Elazığ and liked it very much.
Ci sono molti bei resort in Turchia.
Es gibt einige wirklich coole Orte.
Siamo stati a Izmir in Turchia e ci è piaciuto molto.
Вы можете экономно отдохнуть в Турции.
Nous sommes allés à Izmir en Turquie et nous avons beaucoup aimé.
I did not know that ABOUT TURKEY INFORMATIONS is so beautiful.
Я не знал, что Турция такая красивая.
Hi, thank you.
I think I should go to more places.
We loved it so much that we will come again.
Ich möchte nur in den Ferienort der Türkei.
Il y a beaucoup de beaux paysages en Turquie.
Nous sommes allés à Nevsehir, en Turquie, et nous avons beaucoup aimé.
Ich frage mich, warum ich bis jetzt in die Türkei gekommen bin. Ich werde bei der ersten Gelegenheit kommen.
It is a preferable country for a safe holiday.
Penso che ci siano molti bei posti in Turchia.
Bonjour, joli partage.
Ci sono hotel molto belli e puliti in Turchia.
Die Türkei mag die Träume, eine Tür zu öffnen.
Ciao, bella condivisione.
Ci sono alcuni posti davvero interessanti.
I think there are many places to visit in this country.
Bonjour, joli partage.
Я не знал, что Турция такая красивая.
Vielen Dank, dass Sie so viele Informationen über die Türkei gegeben haben, die ich teile.
Voyages très mignons.
Ci sono resort molto belli e puliti in Turchia.
Приду при первой же возможности.
I have visited many places and liked it very much.
Je me demande pourquoi je suis venu en Turquie jusqu’à présent. Je viendrai à la première occasion.
Düzce in Turkey, I like the city very much.
В первый раз планировали поездку в Турцию.
Wir haben es so geliebt, dass wir wiederkommen werden.
Voglio solo il luogo di villeggiatura della Turchia.
Люблю посещать исторические места.
Zum ersten Mal planten wir eine Reise in die Türkei.
Это предпочтительная страна для безопасного отдыха.
We loved it so much that we will come again.
Es gibt sehr schöne und saubere Resorts in der Türkei.
Это предпочтительная страна для безопасного отдыха.
Hi, thank you ABOUT TURKEY INFORMATIONS.
Ich habe viele Orte besucht und es hat mir sehr gut gefallen.
We will definitely come this year with our friends.
Was sollte getan werden, um Ihren Urlaub in der Türkei zu gestalten? Ich bin auf Ihre Website gekommen und erhalte viele Informationen, wenn ich Sie frage.
Viaggi molto carini.
Penso che ci siano molti posti da visitare in questo paese.
I did not know that ABOUT TURKEY INFORMATIONS is so beautiful.
à la fois sûr et moins cher pour des vacances en Turquie.
Siamo stati a Nevsehir, in Turchia, e ci è piaciuto molto.
Viaggi molto carini.
You can economically vacation in Turkey.
I think there are many places to visit in this country.
Nous sommes allés à Izmir en Turquie et nous avons beaucoup aimé.
Verrò alla prima occasione.
I came with my family, we liked it very much, we will come again.
There are very nice and clean resort in Turkey.
Sehr süße Ausflüge.
Ci sono alcuni posti davvero interessanti.
Je pense qu’il y a beaucoup de beaux endroits en Turquie.
Ich bin mit meiner Familie gekommen, es hat uns sehr gut gefallen, wir werden wiederkommen.
Torneremo sicuramente quest’anno con i nostri amici.
Il y a des endroits vraiment sympas.
Nous sommes allés à Izmir en Turquie et nous avons beaucoup aimé.
Мы ездили в Измир в Турции, и нам очень понравилось.
Je veux juste la station balnéaire de la Turquie.
Siamo stati a Nevsehir, in Turchia, e ci è piaciuto molto.
Ich möchte wirklich in die Türkei gehen.
Sehr süße Ausflüge.
Nous sommes allés à Izmir en Turquie et nous avons beaucoup aimé.
both secure and cheaper to vacation in Turkey.
sicher und billiger in der Türkei Urlaub zu machen.
Ciao, bella condivisione.
Я очень хочу поехать в Турцию.
Wir waren in Nevsehir, Türkei, und es hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Puoi economicamente vacanza in Turchia.
ABOUT TURKEY INFORMATIONS , Yes I agree, there are many beautiful places.
Люблю посещать исторические места.
Siamo stati ad Antalya in Turchia e ci è piaciuto molto.
Wir haben es so geliebt, dass wir wiederkommen werden.
Ich möchte nur in den Ferienort der Türkei.
Es gibt einige wirklich coole Orte.
Приду при первой же возможности.
Es gibt sehr schöne und saubere Hotels in der Türkei.
Wir werden dieses Jahr definitiv mit unseren Freunden kommen.
Я думаю, что в Турции много красивых мест.
Nous sommes allés à Nevsehir, en Turquie, et nous avons beaucoup aimé.
Я побывал во многих местах, и мне очень понравилось.
Hello, nice sharing.
Я не знал, что Турция такая красивая.
We went to Antalya in Turkey and we liked it very much.
Je pense qu’il y a beaucoup de beaux endroits en Turquie.
Es gibt viele schöne Resorts in der Türkei.
Il y a des paysages de rêve en Turquie.
There are dream-like landscapes in Turkey.
Есть действительно классные места.
There are many beautiful resorts in Turkey.
You can economically vacation in Turkey.