Turkey is home to millions of people on the crossing point between Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is a vast country located on an 814,578 kilometers area with an 8333 km coastline. It is situated on two continents Anatolia and Asia, where Istanbul gathers and separates the two. Bosphorus strait running from the Black Sea through Istanbul into the Marmara Sea.
Turkey has seven geographical regions: Eastern Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Black Sea, Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara, and Southeastern Anatolia. The country is surrounded by the Black Sea in the north, the Aegean in the west, and the Mediterranean in the south. Because of all these factors, Turkey has three different climate zones, landscapes, and plants for travelers to enjoy Turkey's natural scenic beauty.
Turkey has various lakes, and the most famous is Van Lake, a large natural lake, and Kizilirmak is the longest river flowing into the Black Sea. The Euphrates and Tigris originated in Turkey, reaching the Persian Gulf flowing through other countries.
The Black Sea and Mediterranean regions have dense forests, and the Aegean has coastal plains. Plus, there are lakes throughout the country.
Turkey's beaches are the most beautiful in the world, where you can sunbathe and relax along the shores, enjoying the scenery of the Aegean, Mediterranean, or Black Sea coasts. Turkey has such a unique location that it experiences various climates in different regions.
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