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North Cyprus at a Glance
OFFICIAL NAME: Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) / Kuzey Kibris Türk Cumhuriyeti (KKTC)
FORM OF STATE: Secular republic, based on the Constitution of 1985
PRESIDENT: Mehmet Ali Talat
NATIONAL FLAG: A reversed copy of the Turkish flag: the white background with two red stripes at the top and bottom, with a vertical red crescent and red five-pointed star. Crescent indicates the religion - Islam.
COAT OF ARMS: A dove carrying an olive branch, symbol of peace, over "1983", the year of the proclamation of the TRNC. The background is a copper-yellow colour, which symbolises the large deposits of copper in Cyprus. The Turkish star and crescent emblem is placed over the shield.
Climate and Weather Forecast in Cyprus
Turkish Cyprus belongs to the region dominated by the typical Mediterranean climate. Summers, lasting from mid May till mid October, are dry and hot. During the summer, the subtropical high pressure zone controls the weather, preventing rainfall by restraining rainstorms from forming. Short and mild winters last from December to February bringing rains, which are about 60% of the average annual total precipitation.
The mean annual temperature for the island as a whole is about 20°C. The average mediterranean sea water temperature in Cyprus is 21°C. Mean annual precipitation is 500 mm.
Variations in temperature and rainfall depend on altitude and distance from the Mediterranean sea.
Temperature
Summer temperatures are high in the lowlands, even near the Mediterranean sea, and reach the highest readings in the Mesaoria. The mean daily temperature in July and August is about 29°C on the central plain, able to culminate at the average maximum of 38°C in these months. A mean January temperature is 10°C on the central plain and 5°C on the higher parts of the Kyrenia Mountains.
Rainfall
The higher mountain areas are moister than the rest of the island. The Kyrenia range produces 550 millimetres of rainfall along its ridge at an elevation of 1,000 metres. Plains along the northern coast and in the Karpass Peninsula area average at 400-450 millimetres of annual rainfall. The least rainfall occurs in the Mesaoria, with 300-400 millimetres a year.
Humidity
Relative humidity of the air is between 60% and 80% in winter and between 40% and 60% in summer with even lower values during midday. Fog is infrequent and visibility is usually good.
Winds
Winds are generally light to moderate and variable in direction. Strong winds may occur sometimes, but gales are rare and are mainly confined to exposed coastal areas as well as areas at high elevation.
Sunshine
The island enjoys over 300 days of sunshine: almost 6 hours per day in winter and up to 12 hours per day in summer. Sunshine is abundant particularly from April to September. On the Mesaoria in the eastern lowland, for example, there is bright sunshine 75% of the time.
For weather updates please contact Turkish Cyprus Meteorology Centre:
Tel.: 227 1730 / 231 4658.
SOME OF PHOTOS OF TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTEN CYPRUS
Climate and Weather Forecast in Cyprus
Turkish Cyprus belongs to the region dominated by the typical Mediterranean climate. Summers, lasting from mid May till mid October, are dry and hot. During the summer, the subtropical high pressure zone controls the weather, preventing rainfall by restraining rainstorms from forming. Short and mild winters last from December to February bringing rains, which are about 60% of the average annual total precipitation.
The mean annual temperature for the island as a whole is about 20°C. The average mediterranean sea water temperature in Cyprus is 21°C. Mean annual precipitation is 500 mm.
Variations in temperature and rainfall depend on altitude and distance from the Mediterranean sea.
Temperature
Summer temperatures are high in the lowlands, even near the Mediterranean sea, and reach the highest readings in the Mesaoria. The mean daily temperature in July and August is about 29°C on the central plain, able to culminate at the average maximum of 38°C in these months. A mean January temperature is 10°C on the central plain and 5°C on the higher parts of the Kyrenia Mountains.
Rainfall
The higher mountain areas are moister than the rest of the island. The Kyrenia range produces 550 millimetres of rainfall along its ridge at an elevation of 1,000 metres. Plains along the northern coast and in the Karpass Peninsula area average at 400-450 millimetres of annual rainfall. The least rainfall occurs in the Mesaoria, with 300-400 millimetres a year.
Humidity
Relative humidity of the air is between 60% and 80% in winter and between 40% and 60% in summer with even lower values during midday. Fog is infrequent and visibility is usually good.
Winds
Winds are generally light to moderate and variable in direction. Strong winds may occur sometimes, but gales are rare and are mainly confined to exposed coastal areas as well as areas at high elevation.
Sunshine
The island enjoys over 300 days of sunshine: almost 6 hours per day in winter and up to 12 hours per day in summer. Sunshine is abundant particularly from April to September. On the Mesaoria in the eastern lowland, for example, there is bright sunshine 75% of the time.
For weather updates please contact Turkish Cyprus Meteorology Centre:
Tel.: 227 1730 / 231 4658.
SOME OF PHOTOS OF TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTEN CYPRUS
Do you know any idea about Santa claus?
where did he born?
The jolly, fatherly figure of Father Christmas, with his white beard and pink cheeks, has been eagerly awaited by children at Christmas for centuries. Did you know that this bringer of gifts and protector of the poor and needy actually lived in the South of Turkey? In fact, Saint Nicholas, alias Father Christmas, alias Santa Claus, was a real person who lived near Antalya in the warm climate of southern Turkey rather than in the icy Arctic desert. Born at Patara near Kalkan, he spent most of his life at Myra, 140 kilometers southwest of Antalya.
HOME OF SANTA CLAUS
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply "Santa", is the legendary and mythical figure who, in many Western cultures, brings gifts on Christmas Eve, December 24[1] or on his Feast Day, December 6 (Saint Nicholas Day).[2] The legend may have part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Saint Nicholas.
HOMETOWN OF SANTA CLAUS
The modern depiction of Santa Claus as a plump, jolly man wearing a red coat and trousers with white cuffs and collar, and black leather belt and boots, became popular in the United States in the 19th century due to the significant influence of caricaturist and political cartoonist Thomas Nast.[3] This image has been maintained and reinforced through song, radio, television, and films. In the United Kingdom and Europe, his depiction is often identical to the American Santa, but he is commonly called Father Christmas.
One legend associated with Santa says that he lives in the far north, in a land of perpetual snow. The American version of Santa Claus lives at the North Pole, while Father Christmas is said to reside in Lapland. Other details include: that he is married and lives with Mrs. Claus; that he makes a list of children throughout the world, categorizing them according to their behavior; that he delivers presents, including toys, candy, and other presents to all of the good boys and girls in the world, and sometimes coal or sticks to the naughty children, in one night; and that he accomplishes this feat with the aid of magical elves who make the toys, and eight or nine flying reindeer who pull his sleigh.[4][5]
There has long been opposition to teaching children to believe in Santa Claus. Some Christians say the Santa tradition detracts from the religious origins and purpose of Christmas. Other critics feel that Santa Claus is an elaborate lie, and that it is unethical for parents to teach their children to believe in his existence.[6] Still others oppose Santa Claus as a symbol of the commercialization of the Christmas holiday, or as an intrusion upon their own national traditions
Main source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus
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ISTANBUL is the largest city of Turkey and the third largest city in the world. The city covers 27 districts of the Istanbul province.[2] It is located on the Bosphorus Strait and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. In its long history, Istanbul served as the capital city of the Roman Empire (330–395), the East Roman (Byzantine) Empire (395–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin Empire (1204–1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453–1922). The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. The historic areas of Istanbul were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
(HAGIA SOPHIA)
The urban landscape of Istanbul is shaped by many communities. The religion with the largest community of followers is Islam. Religious minorities include Greek Orthodox Christians, Armenian Christians, Catholic Levantines and Sephardic Jews. According to the 2000 census, there were 2691 active mosques, 123 active churches and 26 active synagogues in Istanbul; as well as 109 Muslim cemeteries and 57 non-Muslim cemeteries. Some districts have sizeable populations of these ethnic groups, such as the Kumkapı district which has a sizeable Armenian population, the Balat district which has a sizeable Jewish population, the Fener district which has a sizeable Greek population, and some neighbourhoods in the Nişantaşı and Beyoğlu districts which have sizeable Levantine populations. In some quarters, such as Kuzguncuk, an Armenian church sits next to a synagogue, and on the other side of the road a Greek Orthodox church is found beside a mosque.
The seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople, spiritual leader of the Greek Orthodox Church is located in the Fener (Phanar) district. Also based in Istanbul are the archbishop of the Turkish-Orthodox community, an Armenian archbishop, and the Turkish Grand-Rabbi. A number of places reflect past movements of different communities into Istanbul, most notably Arnavutköy (Albanian village), Polonezköy (Polish village) and Yenibosna.
(INSIDE OF HAGIA SOPHIA)
The first water supply systems which were built in Istanbul date back to the foundation of the city. Two of the greatest aqueducts built in the Roman period are the Mazulkemer Aqueduct and the Valens Aqueduct. These aqueducts were built in order to channel water from the Halkalı area in the western edge of the city to the Beyazıt district in the city center, which was known as the Forum Tauri in the Roman period.[41] After reaching the city center, the water was later collected in the city's numerous cisterns, such as the famous Philoxenos (Binbirdirek) Cistern and the Basilica (Yerebatan) Cistern. Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent commissioned Sinan, his engineer and architect-in-chief, to improve the water needs of the city. Sinan constructed the Kırkçeşme Water Supply System in 1555.[41] In later years, with the aim of responding to the ever-increasing public demand, water from various springs was channeled to the public fountains by means of small supply lines; see German Fountain.
The Ottoman Ministry of Post and Telegraph was established in the city on 23 October 1840.
[44] The first post office was the
Postahane-i Amire near the courtyard of
Yeni Mosque.
[44] In 1876 the first international mailing network between Istanbul and the lands beyond the vast
Ottoman Empire was established.
[44] In 1901 the first money transfers were made through the post offices and the first cargo services became operational.
[44] Samuel Morse received his first ever patent for the
telegraph in 1847, at the old Beylerbeyi Palace (the present
Beylerbeyi Palace was built in 1861–1865 on the same location) in Istanbul, which was issued by Sultan
Abdülmecid who personally tested the new invention.
[45] Following this successful test, installation works of the first telegraph line between Istanbul and
Edirne began on 9 August 1847.
[46] In 1855 the Telegraph Administration was established.
[44] In July 1881 the first
telephone circuit in Istanbul was established between the Ministry of Post and Telegraph in Soğukçeşme and the Postahane-i Amire in Yenicami.
[46] On 23 May 1909, the first manual telephone exchange with a 50 line capacity was established in the
Büyük Postane (Grand Post Office) of Sirkeci
Shopping
Istanbul has numerous historic shopping centers, such as the
Grand Bazaar (1461),
Mahmutpaşa Bazaar (1462) and the
Egyptian Bazaar (1660). The first modern shopping mall was
Galleria Ataköy (1987), which was followed by dozens of others in the later decades, such as
Akmerkez (1993) which is the only mall to win both "Europe's Best" and "World's Best" awards by the
ICSC;
Metrocity (2003);
Cevahir Mall (2005) which is the largest mall in Europe; and
Kanyon Mall (2006) which won the 2006 Cityscape Architectural Review Award for its interesting design. İstinye Park (2007) and City's Nişantaşı (2008) are two new malls which target high-end consumers and are almost exclusively dedicated to world-famous fashion brands
Night life
There are many night clubs, pubs, restaurants and taverns with live music in the city. The night clubs, restaurants and bars increase in number and move to open air spaces in the summer. The areas around Istiklal Avenue and Nişantaşı offer all sorts of cafés, restaurants, pubs and clubs as well as art galleries, theaters and cinemas.
The most popular open air summer time seaside night clubs are found on the Bosphorus, such as Reina, Sortie and Anjelique in the Ortaköy district. Babylon and Nu Pera in Beyoğlu are popular night clubs both in the summer and in the winter, while Istanbul Arena in Maslak frequently hosts the live concerts of famous singers and bands from all corners of the world. Parkorman in Maslak hosted the Isle of MTV Party in 2002 and is a popular venue for live concerts and rave parties in the summer. Q Jazz Bar in Ortaköy offers live jazz music in a stylish environment. Financial Center of ISTANBUL
This bridge very historical comes from Ottoman and connects Asia and Europe
inside of Hagia Sophia byzans times...
Ottoman house
Profile of Hagia Sophia
the most Influencial part of Hagia sophia
Living Room of Ottoman
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Do you like rafting?
Antalya, Turkey's principal holiday resort in the Mediterranean region (ancient Pamphylia), is an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards, a prize-winning marina on the Mediterranean. In the picturesque old quarter, Kaleici, narrow winding streets and old wooden houses abut the ancient city walls. Lately, many foreigners have bought (and continue to buy) property in and around Antalya for their holidays or for the retirement. It became a popular area especially for the German and Russian nationals.
The region around Antalya offers sights of astonishing natural beauty as well as awesome historical remains. You can walk behind the cascade, a thrilling experience, at the Upper Düden Waterfalls, 14 km northeast of Antalya. On the way to Lara Beach, the Lower Düden Waterfalls plunge straight into the sea. The nearby rest area offers an excellent view of the falls; the view is even more spectacular from the sea. Kursunlu Waterfalls and Nilüfer Lake, both 18 km from Antalya are two more places of superb natural beauty.
( Dont forget to visit historical places)
The sandy Lara Beach lies about 12 km to the east. Closer to Antalya, but to the west, the long, pebbled Konyaalti Beach offers a view of the breathtaking Taurus mountain range. A little further the Bey Dagi (Olympos) National Park and Topcam Beach provide more splendid vistas. There are camping grounds at the north end of the park should you decide to linger amid the natural beauty. For a panoramic view of the area, drive to the holiday complex on top of the Tünektepe Hill.
Saklikent, 50 km from Antalya is an ideal winter sports resort on the northern slopes of Bakirli Mountain at an altitude of 1750-1900 meters. In March and April you can ski in the morning, eat a delicious lunch of fresh fish at Antalya's marina and sunbath, swim or wind surf in the afternoon. The wildlife (deer and mountain goat) in Düzlercami Park, north of Antalya are under a conservation program. On the way you can stop at the astonishing 115 meter deep Güver Canyon. In the eastern side of Can Mountain, 30 km from Antalya, the Karain Cave, which dates from the Paleolithic Age (50,000 B.C.) is the site of the oldest settlement in Turkey. Although the little museum at the entrance displays some of the finds, most of the artifacts are housed in various museums throughout Turkey. The ruins of the city of Termessos, set inside Güllük Dagi, a national park northwest of Antalya, is perched on a 1050 meter high plateau on the west face of Güllük Mountain (Solymos). A nature and wildlife museum is found at the park entrance.
The Archaeological Museum, with remains from the Paleolithic Age to Ottoman times, offers a glimpse of the area's rich history.
Come and live these beauties...
Clean natural environment... you cannot find easily...
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