Turkey Country Overview
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Country Overview
This is one of the most interesting countries on the globe, with oriental charm but a definite hold on the modern interests. Although the spectacular mosques and old world castles remind of it’s history and bring in the tourists, there are other great attractions in this country of diversity and adventure. Try the river rafting, or mountain climbing, or any number of sporting activities, as well as checking out the time honored and famous traditions such as watching belly-dancing, buying wonderful carpets, and doing some serious souvenir hunting.
Daily Budget
Turkey is another of those places where a buck goes a long way, and backpackers will be pleased to learn that US$20 a day will get them accommodation in a pension, bus or train travel, and a decent meal in a restaurant, and US$25 to US$40 a day all of the above, but in comfort.
When to Go!
The climate on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts is at its best in Spring (April to June) and Autumn (September to November) but summer brings with it an unbearable heat, whereas Eastern Turkey is at its best over June to September.
In September, Istanbul shows the world its fashion flair with its biannual international fashion fair, and Diyarbakir's holds its annual Watermelon Festival. June sees the International Istanbul Music Festival in Istanbul, an event that has made it one of world’s greatest festival cities.
Weather
The west and the east coasts are the most popular tourist spots. The west coast sits on the Aegean Sea and the South Coast sits on the Mediterranear Sea. The south coast is also known as the Turtquoise Coast and in the summer months is an ideal temperature for swimming and water sports. Check out websites like [[http://www.weatherinturkey.org.uk]] for weather forcasts by region and to find out which are the hottest months.
Daily Budget
Turkey is another of those places where a buck goes a long way, and backpackers will be pleased to learn that US$20 a day will get them accommodation in a pension, bus or train travel, and a decent meal in a restaurant, and US$25 to US$40 a day all of the above, but in comfort.
When to Go!
The climate on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts is at its best in Spring (April to June) and Autumn (September to November) but summer brings with it an unbearable heat, whereas Eastern Turkey is at its best over June to September.
In September, Istanbul shows the world its fashion flair with its biannual international fashion fair, and Diyarbakir's holds its annual Watermelon Festival. June sees the International Istanbul Music Festival in Istanbul, an event that has made it one of world’s greatest festival cities.
Weather
The west and the east coasts are the most popular tourist spots. The west coast sits on the Aegean Sea and the South Coast sits on the Mediterranear Sea. The south coast is also known as the Turtquoise Coast and in the summer months is an ideal temperature for swimming and water sports. Check out websites like [[http://www.weatherinturkey.org.uk]] for weather forcasts by region and to find out which are the hottest months.
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