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Turkey 's physical geography
... temperate intervals. This further increasing the biological diversity. The main migratory routes for birds between Asia, Europe and Africa pass over Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye), and this has also ...
Balikesir
... of birds. It is a restful and lovely area for bird watchers, just as the whole city is for nature-lovers. ...
Turkey 's flora
... Hittite statues today were once another member of the Anatolian fauna. Birds have taken advantage of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye)'s strategic position as a bridge connecting Europe to Asia and Africa ...
Regions of Turkey
... a birds' eye view without considering elevations. Projected Area and Real Area point to the same value for lakes and seas, but on the mountainous regions or countries the Real Area value will be greater ...
Sports in Turkey
... region in 1985, because of its importance as a vital stop for migratory birds. May is the best month for birding. Other important areas include: Buyuk Menderes Delta around Aydin, Lake Seyfe (near Kirsehir), ...
Nasreddin Hodja
... all these were standing about in the sun on 1 leg. He ordered an attendant to chase the birds away. They watched the attendant throw a large stick and then the geese running away as quick as both their ...
Nevsehir
... hill in every direction and because you can take in Pigeon Valley, named for it's myriad nesting holes carved to encourage said birds. Ortahisar Ortahisar, meaning middle fortress in Turkish, is ...
Mardin
... has made the pilgrimage to Mecca, and the door knockers have a distinctive form resembling the beaks of birds. Often the lanes run through arched tunnels beneath the upper floors of houses. Relief carvings ...
Marmara
... spot nearby a broad lake: the National Park of "Kus Cenneti" (Bird Paradise) which is a bird sanctuary sheltering birds of over 2 hundred species. Because of its close location to Europe, being on the ...
Mountaineering in Turkey
... cities and fabulous frescoes in rock carved churches in neighboring Cappadocia (Turkish:Kapadokya). The Sultan Marshes, a habitat for many different species of birds, has been fortunately designated a ...
Kars
... takes its name from the nearby lake which lies at an altitude of 1965 meters. The scenic area around the lake provides a habitat for a fascinating variety of birds. In the lake, the man-made Akcakale Island ...
Bald Ibis (Kelaynak)
... These birds are almost being extinct as very few of them left in the world, in Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye) for example it can be seen only in the Birecik district of Sanliurfa. Besides few left in Turkey ...
Dogs of Turkey : Akbash and Karabash
... livestock, to poultry or exotic birds, and other animals, and of course to people. Once bonded, even without specialized training, the dogs will not hesitate to come to the rescue of their charges if they ...
Highlights of Izmir
... is the very first Catholic Church here, having a former name of Cordelia. It was built around 1904. At the shoulders of the city there is Yamanlar Peak, highest hill of the city with a crater lake. Birds ...
Fairs, festivals and events
... June International Kus Cenneti (Birds Paradise) Culture and Tourism Festival-Bandirma June Cesme Sea and Music Festival-Cesme June International Pamukkale Song Competition June ...
Greek gods (Zeus, Hera)
... the cuckoo, her birds. Hera had her own messenger - the fleet- footed Iris (rainbow). Argos and Sparta were her favorite cities. She had no distinguishing featured and can only be identified in artistic ...
Duzce
... Dam, Efteni Lake with 150 kinds of birds, and the Karduz Plateau which is covered with snow all year round. Historical Konuralp is 8 kms away north of Duzce, first settlements there are going back to ...
Akdamar
... wild beasts and various colorful birds. The fortifications, churches and palace buildings were completed within the relatively short period of five years. Gagik assembled in Aght'amar the best craftsmen ...
Birds of Turkey 3
... Bird observation has grown in popularity within Turkey during recent years.Total number of bird species within Turkey is equal to the bird species within whole of the Europe. Birds of Turkey ...
Birds of Turkey 2
... Bird observation has grown in popularity within Turkey during recent years.Total number of bird species within Turkey is equal to the bird species within whole of the Europe. Birds of Turkey ...
