Turkey The Republic of Turkey is located in the Middle East region, bordered on the east by Armenia and Iran, on the north by Georgia, in addition to the Black Sea, while on the south by the Republics of Iraq and Syria in addition to the Mediterranean Sea. Its western borders with Bulgaria, Greece, and the Aegean Sea. The country is estimated to be about 800,000 square kilometers. Its capital is Ankara, while Istanbul is the largest city. The Turkish language is the official language, and the Turkish lira is its official currency. Finally, the population is estimated at about 76.6 million people.
Turkey has a number of important and distinctive features, and a picturesque nature, and wonderful tourist facilities, has been able to put its mark on the map of world tourism significantly, where Turkey ranked sixth in the world in the list of the most important tourist countries, and has been able to attract millions of tourists; Figures for the year 2001 and 2011: Thirty-two million foreign tourists chose Turkey as their tourist destination that year.
The most important tourist attractions of the most important tourist areas in Turkey:
Blue Mosque:
Located in Istanbul, this mosque was built during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I in the year 1909 AD.The Blue Mosque is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Turkey, attracting a large number of visitors, also called the Sultanahmet Mosque.
Mosque of Sulaymaniyah:
This mosque was built in the year one thousand five hundred and fifty-eight AD, by the order of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.It was built and supervised by the architect Mimar San, one of the most important tourist attractions of Turkey, because of its historical importance.
Soudoshan Waterfall:
This waterfall is a few kilometers away from the village called Oiznibar, where it is characterized by its natural beauty and the beauty of the road leading to it, where this road is used for walking and hiking by many.
Chinargic Province:
The province is one of the most popular resorts in the Marmara Sea region, which is very attractive, easily accessible and has many tourist centers open all year round.
Covered Market:
Built in 2004, this market is built on an area of approximately 30,000 square meters. This market is one of the largest markets in the world. Tourist seasons, many items and supplies can be purchased from this market, such as souvenirs, clothes, etc.