About Turkey

Posted on: November 2, 2009

Written by Max Bielby

Turkey occupies a very unique position in the world, a bridge between the East and West. Turkey has one foot in the Middle East and the other in Europe providing excellent access to both markets. The country is strategically situated since it controls the Turkish Straits, comprised of the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles, which connect the Black Sea to the Aegean on the west coast.

The last year has been challenging for all nations including Turkey but the country’s recent reforms have helped it to maintain strong fundamentals. Plans for Turkey’s EU accession continue to move forward slowly however it is likely that Turkey will bring further reforms to a variety of sectors strengthening its position.

Its close proximity to Europe makes it a popular holiday destination to the European market, to both tourists and visitors alike. While Turkey is part of the European customs union, it still possesses its own currency making it exceptional value for money, appealing to the international holiday-maker and those looking for an investment opportunity.

With its rich history, Mediterranean climate, rustic scenery and unique location, Turkey has long been a destination of choice amongst international holiday makers, even rivalling other popular European holiday locations such as Italy, Greece and Spain. Its glorious beaches, beautiful surroundings, shopping and abundance of attractions make it the ideal lifestyle investment.