Turkey is a huge, geographically and culturally diverse country, sharing borders with Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Nakhitchevan, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Due to its size, Turkey enjoys a variety of climates, changing from the temperate climate of the Black Sea Region, to the continental climate of the interior, to the Mediterranean climate of the Aegean and Mediterranean coastal regions. With its large range of mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, flora and fauna, Turkey is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. The opportunities for activities such as cycling, trekking, horse-riding, skiing and white water rafting are endless in this uncrowded country covering 814.578 square kilometers, and between the lush greenery of the Black Sea Coast and the hot, dry Mediterranean coast, there are a multitude of landscapes to choose from. A country as old as history, a paradise of sun, sea, mountains and lakes.
Turkey has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasures.
Turkey's landmass is 814.578 sq. There are numerous lakes and some, such as Lake Van, are as large as inland seas. Anatolia has been called 'the cradle of civilisation' and by travelling through this historic land, one would discover what exactly is meant by this phrase. From the Neolithic days up to the present, Turkey boasts a rich culture that has made an everlasting impression on modern civilisations through the centuries. The heir to many centuries of cultures makes Turkey a paradise of information and cultural wealth.