Location: Southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia (that portion of Turkey west of the Bosporus is geographically part of Europe), bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Georgia, and bordering the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, between Greece and Syria

Tourism: Popular destination attracting over 9 million visitors a year and offering good value for money.

Popular Holiday Destinations :-

The Aegean Coast - With it's popular holiday resorts of Bodrum, Marmaris, Icmeler, Dalyan, Fethiye, Hisaronu, Olu Deniz, Kalkan and Kas.

The Mediterranean Coast - The well known beach resorts of Antalya, Side and Alanya.

Major Attractions :-

Beaches With fine beaches and sunshine almost guaranteed between April and September along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts it is a paradise for sunbathing, swimming and sports activities.

History - Classical sites from the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Turkey has more Greek ruins than Greece and more Roman ruins than Italy.

Istanbul - For soaking up the culture and shopping for antiques and carpets.

Nightlife : Lively atmosphere. Hotels often arrange floor shows with belly dancing and live entertainment. Many of Antalya's bars double as discos. People tend to stay up late either with friends or around the local bars.