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. Area: Total: 780,580 sq km Land: 770,760 sq km Water: 9,820 sq km Land boundaries: Total: 2,627 km. Border countries: Armenia 268 km, Azerbaijan 9 km, Bulgaria 240 km, Georgia 252 km, Greece 206 km, Iran 499 km, Iraq 331 km, Syria 822 km. Coastline: 7,200 km. Maritime claims: Exclusive economic zone: Iin Black Sea only: to the maritime boundary agreed upon with the former USSR. Territorial sea: 6 NM in the Aegean Sea; 12 NM in Black Sea and in Mediterranean Sea. Climate: Temperate; hot, dry summers with mild, wet winters; harsher in interior. Terrain: Mostly mountains; narrow coastal plain; high central plateau (Anatolia). Elevation extremes: Lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m. Highest point: Mount Ararat 5,166 m. Natural resources: Antimony, coal, chromium, mercury, copper, borate, sulfur, iron ore, arable land, hydropower. Istanbul Istanbul embraces two continents with one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe. Through the city’s heart, the Bosphorus, course the waters of the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn. The former capital of three successive empires, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, Istanbul today honors and preserves the legacy of its past while looking forward to a modern future. It is Istanbul’s endless variety that fascinates its visitors. The museums, churches, palaces, grand mosques, bazaars and sights of natural beauty seem innumerable. Ankara The city of Ankara lies in the center of Anatolia on the eastern edge of the great high Anatolian Plateau, at an altitude of 850 meters. The province is a predominantly fertile wheat steppe land, with forested areas in the northeast. Million years ago, the city was known as Ancyra, meaning “anchor”, one of the oldest words in the language of the sea – loving Celts. This city was an important cultural, trading, and arts centre in Roman times. Izmir Known in Turkish as “Beautiful Izmir”, the city lies at the head of a long and narrow gulf furrowed by ships and yachts. The climate is mild and in summer the constant and refreshing sea breezes temper the sun’s heat. Behind the palm –lined promenades and avenues which follow the shoreline, the city, in horizontal terraces, gently ascends the slopes of the surrounding mountains. Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey and its port is second only to Istanbul. The Black Sea Coast The vibrant green of Turkey’s lush, humid Black Sea Coast surprises those who imagine the country to be nothing but barren steppe. From the European border with Bulgaria to the Georgian border, dense pine forests cover the mountaintops while lush vegetation and bountiful crops grow in the lower elevations and valleys. Along the coastline, mile after mile of beautiful uncrowded beaches offer sun, swimming and relaxation. In the springtime, delicate wildflower blossoms carpet the rolling meadows of the eastern hills. The wooden houses in fishing villages and mountain hamlets alike preserve indigenous and traditional architectural styles. Eastern Anatolian The Toros (Taurus) Mountains paralleling Turkey’s southern border and the Black Sea Mountains in the north meet to form a mighty range which defines the country’s eastern border. The region’s long turbulent history has left monuments to its various civilizations: Byzantine monasteries and churches, Seljuk mausoleums and caravanserais, and elegant Ottoman mosques and hilltop citadels. To the inveterate traveller and lover of adventure, this region of Turkey fascinates, astonishes and informs. Health Holiday in Turkey Wellness and Beauty Thermal SPAs and Medical Treatments Our health and thermal services are as follows: Thalassotherapy: Thalassotherapy involves hot seawater treatments. The quality of the warm sea water nourished by the sun's rays, the seaweed and the sea climate result in an ideal conditions for relaxation and the rebalance of the body. Thermal: Be ready to get a close feel of the magnificent facility, which blends the effects of its therapeutic waters, 5 stars comfort, and the supervision of the doctors, esthetics, experts and physiotherapists with natural and scientific methods of therapy. We are sure you will be our guest at your earliest opportunity. Spa: Natures healing center cures many illnesses. For patients who have, illnesses like neurology, rheumatism, sciatic problems, paralysis, neuropathy, some gynecological illnesses, and cellulite are treated here. Beauty: A solution of special seaweed is applied on to legs through cold-bandages. It hastens circulation, makes excess water in the tissues leave the body, freshens the skin and makes it became more flexible. The masks are very useful for various problems. The method which is used for slimming, circulation problems, reshaping skin tissues and renewing skin. A gel is applied by covering the body with the gel made by special seaweed. It is an ideal method for getting rid of heavy fats and celluloid and activating the micro circulatory system.