Turkey

Turkey is a Eurasian nation. This country is spread across the Anatolian peninsula in southwestern part of the continent of Asia and the Balkans of the southeastern part of Europe. According to the Map of Turkey, this country shares its boundaries with8 other nations. This includes Bulgaria towards the northwestern side and Georgia towards the northeastern side. The country of Greece is towards the western part whereas Azerbaijan, Armenia and Iran are towards the eastern part. The countries like Iraq as well as Syria are set towards the southeastern side of this nation. The Mediterranean Sea lies towards the southern side and the Aegean Sea lies towards the western side. The Black Sea is set towards the northern side of this country. A visit to the country of Turkey will be exciting for travelers and tourists who visit this country from all across the globe.

The weather in Turkey varies due to its varied geographical locations. This country generally experiences Mediterranean temperate climate. The summer months are quite hot and dry while the winter months are wet and chilly. The more you move inwards towards the dry region, the temperatures keep getting unpleasant.

The History of Turkey dates back to the Neolithic period. The history of this country took a significant turn during the Turkish and the Ottoman Empires. After them came the Republican era. Today the country has a parliamentary representative democracy.

The Culture of Turkey is also quite diverse. The country has been influenced by many cultures like Islamic, Western, Greek and Roman. For the cultural development of the country many measure were taken. You will find many theaters, museums and architecture in this country which are worth visiting. The music and literature of this country is also well known.

The Food of Turkey is varied. Here you can easily avail breads, pancakes and pastries. Meze or appetizers which are available in this country are quite delicious. Various drinks like tea and Turkish coffee are very well known. Several snacks and desserts are also available in this country. Many international cuisines are also available in the various restaurants and eateries across Turkey.

You can also be a part of the colorful Festivals in Turkey. Some of the well known festivals are Ankara Music Festival, Antalya Film Festival, Mevlana Commemoration Festival, International Izmir Festival, Edirne Oil Wrestling Championships and many more.

Christmas in Turkey and New Year in Turkey are also celebrated with great pomp and joy. The New Year is generally celebrated on the eve of 31st December and 1st of January.

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