The Turkish republic is located on a junction between Europe and Asia. It is washed by the Aegean, Mediterranean, Marble and Black seas. The most part of territory of the country is occupied by the Anatolian Plateau and the Armenian Uplands.
The head of this Asian state is the president.
The average temperature of January is -5 °С … +15 °С in summer the thermometer column rises to +27 °С … +30 °С. August is the hottest month.
Thanks to a favorable climate,Turkey is one of the most popular places for tourists.
Turkey is agrarian and industrial country. An economy consists of agriculture, animal breeding and also mechanical engineering, the chemical and oil refining industries.
The main sights are the Sultan palace, the Blue mosque, a museum of Muslim art, a cathedral of St. Sofia in Istanbul. Country’s symbol is the bridge through Bosporus which connects the coasts of Asia and Europe.
One of the most popular resorts is Alania. Here is situated the well-known Aqua park and also the Fortress of Alania, where there is a wonderful prospect over the bay of Alania. Kemer is the country’s center of diving.
In Side you can lay on sandy beaches, but also you can see ruins of a temple of the Goddess of Fate, a statue of Emperor Vespasian, an ancient amphitheatre. Other well known resorts of Turkey are Marmaris, Antalia and Belek.