Turkey

70,140,900 population - Capital: Ankara

Turkey's history and culture is varied and to experience a taste of this wonderful place one must choose this ancient country as their next destination of travel. Most of Turkey lies in Asia but a small portion lies in Europe. It is bordered in Asia by the Black Sea, the Mediterranean, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Georgia, and Armenia. The European part of Turkey borders Greece and Bulgaria.

The famous Ararat Massif, with Mount Ararat as a centre piece is one of Turkey's natural features. The Bible recognizes Mount Ararat as the landing place of Noah's Ark at the end of the flood.

 

 

 

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