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Tunisia Tourism & Holidays
Are you thinking about escaping to the beauty of Tunisia for a bit of tourism for the holidays? Tunisia is an eclectic blend of people and scenery and has allowed many individuals, couples and families to enjoy a beautiful time in this location.
Knowing where you are going to go and what you are going to do before arriving in Tunisia will enable you to capitalize off of the Tunisia experience.
What Can You Do and See While in Tunisia?
See the Sahara!
The Sahara desert is an amazing sight to see. The sand is so fine and soft that you could easily sleep on it without discomfort. Being able to take a camel ride across the rolling hills of sand will take your breath away. Make sure to grab plenty of amazing photos of the animals which live in the Sahara desert.Beaches of Tunisia
If you love beautiful clear water then you will love the beaches of Tunisia. There is so much to see when you go onto the beach. There is nothing to stop you from looking through the water down to the ground. There are many different beautiful beaches which you can visit. Below are a few beaches at which you must take a look.- La Marsa
- Raf Raf Beach
- Tabarka Beach
- Hammamet Beach
- Monastir Beach
- Mahdia Beach
- Djerba Beach
- Le Mediterranee Beach
- Nabeul Beach
- El Haouaria Beach
The weather in Tunisia varies from region to region but the best time to visit Tunisia is in spring or autumn.
The weather is mild and there is usually plenty of sunshine for you to enjoy your tunisia holidays. The summers in Tunisia are usually very dry and the winters are mild and rainy. Make sure to take these things into account when you are planning your holiday.
Being able to enjoy beautiful weather on the beach is an amazing bonus whenever you are looking into a vacation. All of the other things are a great bonus for your Tunisia vacation. There is something that you can do for any type of interest.
Sports in Tunisia
One of the greatly enjoyed sports you will be able to play when in Tunisia is golf. There are different landscapes for you to enjoy as you are out golfing.The only problem is that you may not be able to pay as close attention to your game because of the beautiful views. Here are a few different golf locations in many hotels to check out while you are in Tunisia.
- Djerba Golf Course
- Tozeur Golf Course
- Flamingo Golf Course
- Palm Links Golf Course
- El Kantaoui Golf Course
- And MORE!
Historic Sites
There are many different historic sites to see when you visit beautiful Tunisia. If you like to see beautiful sites that have real meaning here are some of the great places you can visit.- Amphitheatre of el Jem
- Medina of Tunis
- Site of Carthage
- Kairouan
- Medina of Sousse
- Dougga
- Kasserine
- Matmata (Home of Star Wars!)
- Bulla Regia
- Thuburbo Majus
- And MORE!
These historical sites will wow you and keep you excited to see more of Tunisia. It would take you weeks if you wanted to spend time at each of these sites.
Geography of Turkey
Population: 77,804,122 (July 2010 estimate)
Capital: Ankara
Bordering Countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq and Syria
Land Area: 302,535 square miles (783,562 sq km)
Coastline: 4,474 miles (7,200 km)
Highest Point: Mount Ararat at 16,949 feet (5,166 m)
Turkey, officially called the Republic of Turkey, is located in Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia along the Black, Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. It is bordered by eight countries and also has a large economy and army. As such, Turkey is considered a rising regional and world power and negotiations for it to join the European Union began in 2005.
History of Turkey
Turkey is known as having a long history with ancient cultural practices. In fact, the Anatolian peninsula (on which most of modern Turkey sits), is considered one of the oldest inhabited areas in the world. Around 1200 B.C.E, the Anatolian coast was settled by various Greek peoples and the important cities of Miletus, Ephesus, Smyrna and Byzantium (which later became Istanbul) were founded. Byzantium later became the capital of the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
The modern history of Turkey began in the early 20th century after Mustafa Kemal (later known as Ataturk) pushed for the founding of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and a war for independence. According to the U.S. Department of State, the Ottoman Empire lasted for 600 years but collapsed during World War I after it participated in the war as an ally of Germany and it became fragmented after the formation of nationalist groups.
After it became a republic, Turkish leaders began working to modernize the area and bring together the various fragments that had formed during the war. Ataturk pushed for various, political, social and economic reforms from 1924 to 1934. In 1960 a military coup took place and many of these reforms ended, which still cause debates in Turkey today.
On February 23, 1945, Turkey joined World War II as a member of the Allies and shortly thereafter became a charter member of the United Nations. In 1947 the United States declared the Truman Doctrine after the Soviet Union demanded that they be able to set up military bases in the Turkish Straits after communist rebellions began in Greece. The Truman Doctrine began a period of U.S. military and economic aid for both Turkey and Greece.
In 1952, Turkey joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and in 1974 it invaded the Republic of Cyprus which led to the formation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Only Turkey recognizes this republic.
In 1984, after the beginning of governmental transitions, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), considered a terrorist group in Turkey by several international organizations, began acting against Turkey's government and led to the deaths of thousands of people. The group continues to act in Turkey today.
Since the late 1980s however, Turkey has seen an improvement in its economy and political stability. It is also on track to joining the European Union and it is growing as a powerful country.
Government of Turkey
Today the government of Turkey is considered a republican parliamentary democracy. It has an executive branch that is made up a chief of state and a head of government (these positions are filled by the president and prime minister, respectively) and a legislative branch that consists of the unicameral Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Turkey also has a judicial branch which is comprised of the Constitutional Court, High Court of Appeals, Council of State, Court of Accounts, Military High Court of Appeals and the Military High Administrative Court. Turkey is divided into 81 provinces.
Economics and Land Use in Turkey
Turkey's economy is currently growing and it is a large mix of modern industry and traditional agriculture. According to the CIA World Factbook, agriculture consists of about 30% of the country's employment. The main agricultural products from Turkey are tobacco, cotton, grain, olives, sugar beets, hazelnuts, pulse, citrus and livestock. Turkey's main industries are textiles, food processing, autos, electronics, mining, steel, petroleum, construction, lumber and paper. Mining in Turkey consists mainly of coal, chromate, copper and boron.
Geography and Climate of Turkey
Turkey is located on the Black, Aegean and Mediterranean Seas (map). The Turkish Straits (which are made up of the Sea of Marmara, the Strait of Bosphorus and the Dardanelles) form the boundary between Europe and Asia. As a result, Turkey is considered to be in both Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia. The country has a varied topography that is made up of a high central plateau, a narrow coastal plain and several large mountain ranges. The highest point in Turkey is Mount Ararat which is a dormant volcano located on its eastern border. The elevation of Mount Ararat is 16,949 feet (5,166 m).
The climate of Turkey is temperate and it has high, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The more inland one gets however, the harsher the climate becomes. Turkey's capital, Ankara, is located inland and has an average August high temperature of 83˚F (28˚C) and January average low of 20˚F (-6˚C).
To learn more about Turkey, visit the Geography and Maps section on Turkey on this website.
References
Central Intelligence Agency. (27 October 2010). CIA - The World Factbook - Turkey. Retrieved from: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/tu.html
Infoplease.com. (n.d.). Turkey: History, Geography, Government, and Culture- Infoplease.com. Retrieved from: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108054.html
United States Department of State. (10 March 2010). Turkey. Retrieved from: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3432.htm
Wikipedia.com. (31 October 2010). Turkey - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey
Capital: Ankara
Bordering Countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq and Syria
Land Area: 302,535 square miles (783,562 sq km)
Coastline: 4,474 miles (7,200 km)
Highest Point: Mount Ararat at 16,949 feet (5,166 m)
Turkey, officially called the Republic of Turkey, is located in Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia along the Black, Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. It is bordered by eight countries and also has a large economy and army. As such, Turkey is considered a rising regional and world power and negotiations for it to join the European Union began in 2005.
History of Turkey
Turkey is known as having a long history with ancient cultural practices. In fact, the Anatolian peninsula (on which most of modern Turkey sits), is considered one of the oldest inhabited areas in the world. Around 1200 B.C.E, the Anatolian coast was settled by various Greek peoples and the important cities of Miletus, Ephesus, Smyrna and Byzantium (which later became Istanbul) were founded. Byzantium later became the capital of the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
The modern history of Turkey began in the early 20th century after Mustafa Kemal (later known as Ataturk) pushed for the founding of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and a war for independence. According to the U.S. Department of State, the Ottoman Empire lasted for 600 years but collapsed during World War I after it participated in the war as an ally of Germany and it became fragmented after the formation of nationalist groups.
After it became a republic, Turkish leaders began working to modernize the area and bring together the various fragments that had formed during the war. Ataturk pushed for various, political, social and economic reforms from 1924 to 1934. In 1960 a military coup took place and many of these reforms ended, which still cause debates in Turkey today.
On February 23, 1945, Turkey joined World War II as a member of the Allies and shortly thereafter became a charter member of the United Nations. In 1947 the United States declared the Truman Doctrine after the Soviet Union demanded that they be able to set up military bases in the Turkish Straits after communist rebellions began in Greece. The Truman Doctrine began a period of U.S. military and economic aid for both Turkey and Greece.
In 1952, Turkey joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and in 1974 it invaded the Republic of Cyprus which led to the formation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Only Turkey recognizes this republic.
In 1984, after the beginning of governmental transitions, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), considered a terrorist group in Turkey by several international organizations, began acting against Turkey's government and led to the deaths of thousands of people. The group continues to act in Turkey today.
Since the late 1980s however, Turkey has seen an improvement in its economy and political stability. It is also on track to joining the European Union and it is growing as a powerful country.
Government of Turkey
Today the government of Turkey is considered a republican parliamentary democracy. It has an executive branch that is made up a chief of state and a head of government (these positions are filled by the president and prime minister, respectively) and a legislative branch that consists of the unicameral Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Turkey also has a judicial branch which is comprised of the Constitutional Court, High Court of Appeals, Council of State, Court of Accounts, Military High Court of Appeals and the Military High Administrative Court. Turkey is divided into 81 provinces.
Economics and Land Use in Turkey
Turkey's economy is currently growing and it is a large mix of modern industry and traditional agriculture. According to the CIA World Factbook, agriculture consists of about 30% of the country's employment. The main agricultural products from Turkey are tobacco, cotton, grain, olives, sugar beets, hazelnuts, pulse, citrus and livestock. Turkey's main industries are textiles, food processing, autos, electronics, mining, steel, petroleum, construction, lumber and paper. Mining in Turkey consists mainly of coal, chromate, copper and boron.
Geography and Climate of Turkey
Turkey is located on the Black, Aegean and Mediterranean Seas (map). The Turkish Straits (which are made up of the Sea of Marmara, the Strait of Bosphorus and the Dardanelles) form the boundary between Europe and Asia. As a result, Turkey is considered to be in both Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia. The country has a varied topography that is made up of a high central plateau, a narrow coastal plain and several large mountain ranges. The highest point in Turkey is Mount Ararat which is a dormant volcano located on its eastern border. The elevation of Mount Ararat is 16,949 feet (5,166 m).
The climate of Turkey is temperate and it has high, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The more inland one gets however, the harsher the climate becomes. Turkey's capital, Ankara, is located inland and has an average August high temperature of 83˚F (28˚C) and January average low of 20˚F (-6˚C).
To learn more about Turkey, visit the Geography and Maps section on Turkey on this website.
References
Central Intelligence Agency. (27 October 2010). CIA - The World Factbook - Turkey. Retrieved from: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/tu.html
Infoplease.com. (n.d.). Turkey: History, Geography, Government, and Culture- Infoplease.com. Retrieved from: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108054.html
United States Department of State. (10 March 2010). Turkey. Retrieved from: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3432.htm
Wikipedia.com. (31 October 2010). Turkey - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey
Istanbul (Turkey)
Istanbul is the most populous as well as the largest city in Turkey. It is the main financial and cultural center in the country. The city is predominantly recognized for its Ottoman and Byzantine styled architectures. The buildings of the city still reflect the empires that have ruled the city previously. It offers huge variety of different cafes, bars, nightclubs and restaurants serving excellent cuisines. It is one of the most visited cities in the tourism world with its thousands of years old cultural and historical heritage sites. The main attractions of Istanbul are, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Chora Church, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Golden Horn, Emirgan Park, Galata Tower, Galata Bridge, Istanbul Archaeology Museum, Maiden's Tower, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Istanbul Aquarium, Walls of Constantinople, Turkua Zoo, Beylerbeyi Palace, New Mosque, Yildiz Palace, Yildiz Park, Pera Museum, The Underground Cistern, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, etc. The city of Istanbul ranks 6th among the most crowded cities in the world. It offers a wide range of indoor-outdoor activities and things to do for keeping tourists busy all day long. This cultural city attracts more than 8 million tourists each year.
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