Turkey the junction between Asia and Europe continents has witnessed many civilizations through the ages as it is situated on the passageway of nations throughout history and it is located on a land both with a strategic position and also all required geographical conditions for subsistence of people. Anatolia has been settled since Old Stone Age. Archaeological excavations show that first settlements in Anatolia go back to B.C. 10.500 years. Being a stage for many civilizations such as Hittite Phrygia Urartu Lydia Ion Caria Ly-cia Hellenistic Roman Byzantine Anatolian Seljuk and Ottoman down the ages Turkey is known as "Country of Civilizations". It is in the position of outdoor museum thanks to its rich historical and cultural inheritance. It ranks among the richest countries of the world with its cultural and natural beauties. There is a different history and culture in each region and corner of the country.

Turkey has the most famous cities of ancient times such as Ephesus Aphrodisias Perge Miletus Priene Hierapolis; Pamukkale which is unique natural wonder of the world and fascinating Cappadocia Museum-city Mardin; world's cultural city Istanbul; East Black Sea Region's Flatlands and Mountains which are are compared with Alps. Furthermore Turkey is a country which has shores long beaches witnessing "Blue Cruises" and famous with unspoiled green nature with its lacy cove waterside thicket and bays rich thermal springs land surrounded by sea on its three sides and with four seasons at the same time and also hospitable people.