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Turkey might be the world’s most contested country. Türkiye landscape is dotted with battlegrounds, ruined castles and the palaces of great empires. This is the land where Alexander the Great slashed the Gordion Knot, where Achilles battled the Trojans in Homer’s Iliad, and where the Ottoman Empire fought battles that would shape the world. History buffs can immerse themselves in marvels and mementos stretching back to the dawn of civilisation.
Then again, if you want to simply unwind, spend an afternoon being pampered at a hamam, or let the warm waters off the Mediterranean coast lap at your toes. Adventure lovers can head east to Nemrut Dagi National Park. Bon vivants need look no further than Istanbul, where the markets and bars are among the most stylish and atmospheric, and the mod Ottoman cuisine rates as the tastiest, in the world.
General Information
| Area |
779, 452 sq km |
| Population |
70.4 million |
| Capital |
Ankara |
| Language |
Turkish |
| Time |
+0200 |
| Currency |
New Turkish Lira |
Turkish Food
Turkish food is regarded as one of the world's great cuisines. Today, travelers are discovering Türkiye, and dining well. The Mediterranean diet, which includes Turkey's, is considered a healthy diet to follow. "Everyone loves Turkish food," a ceramics dealer confided in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar.
Despite the influence of western foods and even fast food chains in the larger cities, Turkey zealously preserves her culinary heritage. In the last decade, chefsl of main hotels and international food symposiums have helped to re-introduce Turkish cuisine to the world, educating her citizens about a proud food heritage.
Places to visit
Istanbul, Cannakkale, Kusadasi, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Konya
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