Turkey has always been one of the most famous holiday destinations in the world. This is primarily because of its remarkable history and rich culture. With the availability of so many cheap Turkey holidays being offered by various agencies, coming to Turkey is now made cheaper and really affordable. All you have to think about now is the budget you should allot for your accommodation and other expenses. Read more about this wonderful paradise on earth and get to know more about its many different and exciting tourist attractions.

The country of Turkey lies in two separate continents in the Eastern Mediterranean – Asia and Europe. Southwestern Asia and Southeastern Europe contains various parts of Turkey. The places of tourist interest are also marked clearly in the Turkey Video Map. There are 81 provinces within Turkey and the city of Ankara is the capital of the country. Turkish is the official language of Turkey. Grain, tobacco, citrus, cotton, olives and pomegranate are commonly grown in Turkey. The industries like electronics, textiles, petroleum, auto, paper, steel and construction are prevalent - and of course, tourism.

The Eurasian country of the Republic of Turkey is located in the South Eastern part of Europe and the South Western part of Asia. Turkey means Strong in the ancient Turkic language. Turkey is the birthplace of important ancient civilizations like the Lykian League, Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire.

The geographic latitude and longitude of Turkey encompasses an area of 780,580 sq km. The climate is influenced by the geographic location of Turkey ; the weather is Mediterranean temperate with hot summers and cool winters. The terrain of the land is also dependent on its unique geographic coordinates , having several mountain ranges, a coastal plain and the central Anatolia Plateau. The highest peak is the Mount Ararat standing at a height of 5,166 m. An earthquake fault runs across Turkey which causes occasional tremors. The largest city is Istanbul and another important city is Izmir.