Turkey: Country Facts!

No wonders, Turkey is a great place to holiday. It has an amazing history, culture is so rich and people are very friendly. Turkey has a culture of its own - influenced both by its European neighboring countries as well as its Asian neighbors. Turkey is country where East meets west.

Turkey is a beautiful country and its beauty lies in its sunshine, beautiful beaches, activities, wonderful landscape and its' unique history. It is traditional but modern too. This land is filled with destinations you would never find anywhere else in the world. The first thing that you enjoy on a holiday in Turkey is Turkish bath. It has become a tradition and is present in almost all the neighborhoods in Turkey.

Turkey has played a big role in the development of three major religions Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It offers something for everyone. So whatever you are looking for Turkey has it all.

Istanbul- capital of Turkey is one of the world's most interesting cities. Its unique history, the way it is bridging the gap between 'East" and "West" is what attracts tourist the most. The city is divided into two parts by famous 'Golden Horn'. One part of this city is in Asia while other is in Europe; these sections are respectively known as 'Old Section' and 'Modern Section'. It is remarked as 'Imperial Istanbul'.

If you are planning a trip to Turkey and worried about finding an accommodation then its not a big job. One can even easily rent a self catering holiday cottages. The accommodations in Turkey are reasonable and comfortable. It offers a wide range of hotels and accommodations for any budget. The Ministry of Tourism has a guide available to you in which you can find out the list of hotels.

One must go to see the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. It provides roof for over 400 shops for different purposes like food, shopping, fashion, technology etc. For those who love peace, don’t miss to see the beauty of Lake Van you can spend a quiet time alone. Turkey has also the world-famous Mount Ararat, known for its perfectly shaped peaks. Some more attractions are Serpentine column, Walls of Constantinople, Galata Tower and Hagia Sofia. The Suleymaniye Mosque and the Blue Mosque are both found in Turkey.

So, whatever type of holiday you want from a country, Turkey offers it all. It is a stunning country offering so much to do, to see and to enjoy. Turkey is a beautiful and wonderful country with a rich cultural history. You know every year 23 million people visit Turkey. It truly needs to be seen and to be appreciated fully! In one word it's beautiful.