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T\u00fcrkiye<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Welcome to T\u00fcrkiye<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f Geography and natural diversity<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Turkey is a country transcontinental<\/strong>, located between theAsia<\/strong> (Anatolia) and theEurope<\/strong> (Thrace).<\/li>\n
  • It is bordered by four seas<\/strong> : the Black Sea to the north, the Aegean Sea to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Sea of \u200b\u200bMarmara in the center.<\/li>\n
  • The territory is marked by a great variety of landscapes<\/strong> :<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Mountains<\/strong> : Taurus and Pontus mountain ranges, snow-capped peaks like Mount Ararat.<\/li>\n
    • Trays<\/strong> : vast semi-arid expanses in the center.<\/li>\n
    • coastal<\/strong> : beaches, coves, cliffs and natural harbors.<\/li>\n
    • Lakes and rivers<\/strong> : including Lake Van, the Tigris and the Euphrates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83e\uddec History and Civilizations<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Cradle of ancient civilizations<\/strong> : Hittites, Phrygians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, Ottomans.<\/li>\n
      • TheOttoman Empire<\/strong>, founded in 1299, dominated much of the Mediterranean world until its fall in 1922.<\/li>\n
      • The Republic of T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong> is proclaimed in 1923<\/strong> by Mustafa Kemal Atat\u00fcrk<\/strong>, which modernized the country and made it a secular state.<\/li>\n
      • The country is full of archaeological sites<\/strong> : Troy, Ephesus, Pergamum, G\u00f6bekli Tepe, Nemrut Da\u011f\u0131, and many others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Iconic cities<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Istanbul<\/strong> : ancient Byzantium and Constantinople, a mythical city between two continents, with its mosques, palaces, bazaars and Bosphorus.<\/li>\n
        • Ankara<\/strong> : political and administrative capital, sober and modern.<\/li>\n
        • Izmir<\/strong>, Antalya<\/strong>, Konya<\/strong>, Gaziantep<\/strong>, Bursa<\/strong> : each with its own identity, traditions and cultural riches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \ud83d\udd4c Culture and spirituality<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Turkey is predominantly Sunni Muslim<\/strong>, but it also houses religious minorities<\/strong> : Alevis, Christians, Jews.<\/li>\n
          • Thereligious architecture<\/strong> is remarkable: Ottoman mosques, Byzantine churches, troglodyte monasteries.<\/li>\n
          • Turkish culture is a mixture of influences<\/strong> : Turco-Mongol, Persian, Arab, Greek, Balkan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Gastronomy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Rich and varied cuisine: kebabs<\/strong>, mezz\u00e9s<\/strong>, dolmas<\/strong>, baklava<\/strong>, pide<\/strong>, manti<\/strong>, black tea<\/strong>, Turkish coffee<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • Each region has its specialties: fish on the Black Sea, spices in Gaziantep, cheeses in Kars, sweets in Istanbul.<\/li>\n
            • Meals are often friendly and generous<\/strong>, accompanied by fresh bread and lively discussions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \ud83c\udfad Art and traditions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Music: from saz<\/strong> traditional to modern sounds of Turkish pop<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • Dance : halay<\/strong>, zeybek<\/strong>, belly dance<\/strong>, depending on the region.<\/li>\n
              • Crafts: carpets, ceramics, copper, calligraphy, embroidery.<\/li>\n
              • Holidays: Ramadan<\/strong>, feast of sacrifice<\/strong>, national day<\/strong>, cultural festivals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                \u2708\ufe0f Why Turkey is unforgettable<\/strong><\/p>\n

                It is a country where every stone tells a story<\/strong>, where the scents of spices float in the air<\/strong>, where the looks are proud and welcoming<\/strong>. Turkey is complex, vibrant, contrasting<\/strong>, at the same time modern and rooted<\/strong>, ouverte et myst\u00e9rieuse.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>