Marmara: A point of juncture between Europe & Asia

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With a total area of 67.000 square kilometres (25.870 square miles), or 8.5% of Turkey’s total land area, the Marmara Region is located in the northwest of the nation. Due to its location at the meeting point of Europe and Asia, this region has witnessed the migration of countless tribes and their civilizations from one continent to the other.

The historic city of Istanbul shines out against this background with all its grandeur and remnants of its lengthy past. Its geographic setting makes it a city rich in history as well as unrivalled in terms of natural beauty. It has lovely shores along the internal Marmara Sea and extends on both sides of the Bosphorus, which is bordered by verdant woods. Small, attractive islands dot this expansive sea in the region’s centre, facing the metropolis. The sea distinguishes itself from the land in that its northern regions are influenced by the Black Sea, while its southern regions are characterised by the usual Mediterranean climate.

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The most notable mountain in this area is Uludag, one of Turkey’s main peaks, which is also one of the most well-liked ski resorts with all the amenities. The town of “Green” Bursa, which gets its name from the expansive meadows and thick forests that cover the mountains at the foot of Mount Uludag, is situated there. It is another important historical location, and its mosques and magnificently designed tombs serve as living memorials to its illustrious past. Both ancient Iznik (Nicea) and the picturesque city of Edirne, which is located in Thrace on Turkey’s European side, share similarities.

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Low altitude valleys and plateaus make up a large portion of the Marmara region because there aren’t many higher elevations there. The area contains a number of significant rivers and lakes. Thrace is a region that borders Greece and Bulgaria. Its soil is covered with vast fields of sunflowers, vineyards, and olive groves, much like the gardens of Balikesir on the Anatolian side. Wheat, sunflower, corn, sugar beets, rice, olives, and vineyards are just a few of the agricultural goods that are grown in the area.

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The Marmara Region is a region in northwest Turkey with a total area of 67.000 square kilometres (25.870 square miles), or 8.5% of Turkey’s total land area. This region has seen the migration of innumerable tribes and their civilizations from one continent to the other because of its placement at the meeting point of Europe and Asia.

Istanbul, an ancient city, stands out against this backdrop with all of its majesty and the traces of its long history. Its geographical location makes it a metropolis unmatched in terms of natural beauty and steeped in history. It extends on both sides of the Bosphorus, which is bordered by lush forests, and has gorgeous shorelines along the internal Marmara Sea. In the middle of the region, facing the city, are a number of small, picturesque islands. The Black Sea influences the sea’s northern portions, which set it off from the land, while the Mediterranean climate dominates the sea’s southern regions.

 

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Uludag, one of Turkey’s major peaks and one of the most popular ski resorts with all the amenities, is the most notable mountain in this region. It is where the town of “Green” Bursa is located, so named because of the vast meadows and dense forests that cover the highlands at the base of Mount Uludag. It is a significant historical site with mosques and exquisitely crafted tombs that serve as living tributes to its storied past. The gorgeous city of Edirne, which is situated in Thrace on Turkey’s European side, and historic Iznik (Nicea) have a lot in common.

 

There aren’t many higher altitudes in the Marmara region, therefore a lot of it is made up of low level valleys and plateaus. There are numerous noteworthy rivers and lakes in the region. Greece and Bulgaria share a border with Thrace. Similar to the gardens of Balikesir on the Anatolian side, the land is covered with expansive fields of sunflowers, vineyards, and olive groves. Vineyards, wheat, sunflower, corn, sugar beets, rice, olives, and other agricultural products are only a few of the things that are farmed there.

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