| One part of Turkey is part of Europe, while the rest | | | | Things to do while in Turkey. |
| is geographically situated in West Asia, (also called the | | | | - Turkey offers a great cuisine derived from Arabic |
| Middle East). Many languages are spoken in Turkey, | | | | and Mediterranean style. These dishes often contain |
| such: as Greek, Armenian, Kurdish, Arabic and their | | | | meat such as lamb, which is a staple meat in turkey. |
| official language, Turkish. | | | | A lot of spices are also used in their dishes. Turkish |
| Travelers that come from Western Europe are not | | | | coffee is a very popular drink that must be sampled |
| required to have a visa, except those coming from | | | | while visiting. |
| the UK. It is still possible to travel to Turkey by | | | | - Travelers who are planning to go to Turkey during |
| means of a train from Europe, albeit not very | | | | winter can take advantage of the numerous ski |
| practical. This is done by those who are driven by | | | | centers that are available. Rafting and yachting are |
| the romantic notion of traveling by train, made | | | | also popular activities there, perfect during the |
| famous by the movie the Orient Express. | | | | summer and fall season. |
| Arriving by plane is the fastest way to get to | | | | - Tourists who want to absorb the culture and get |
| Turkey, and the most practical. Taxi services are | | | | better acquainted with Turkey's history can visit |
| widely available outside of the airports to welcome | | | | some of their famous landmarks such as: Topkapi |
| tourists. | | | | Palace, Ayasofya Museum, Mt. Nemrut and the |
| It is a delight to travel around Turkey by bus. The | | | | ancient City of Troy. |
| buses offer accommodation equipped with | | | | - Turkey is also famous for their diverse wildlife. It is |
| air-conditioning and a great crew that attends to the | | | | one of only a few countries in the world that has |
| needs of the passengers. They also offer food and | | | | preserved their ecological equilibrium. Many rare |
| drink. In addition to rest stops at restaurants every | | | | species here are protected by the government. |
| couple of hours or so. | | | | - The natural landscape of this country is a treasure. |
| Visitors who plan to drive while visiting this country | | | | Visitors can go on hiking trips to partake in this |
| should be very careful while on the road. Road | | | | wonderful outdoors experience. |
| accident rates are high in Turkey, especially, since | | | | It is predicted that on March 29, year 2006, a total |
| their roads are often left in poor condition. | | | | solar eclipse will take place in Turkey. |