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THE BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES OF MARMARA
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The area has a varied landscape of mountainous
parts, plains, seacoast, forest and steppes. It is the tiniest part
of Turkey except for South-Eastern Anatolia and these plains are
more populated than other sections of Marmara. The Marmara region
encompasses all of the European section of Turkey. This includes the
Marmara Sea and the northwest part of the Anatolian Plain. The
highest mountain peak is the Uludag at a height of 2543 meters. This
is one of the main tourist and sports areas.
The fecund plains going east to west is part of the Anatolian
section. The Aegean region runs from its coast into western
Anatolia. The rivers Gediz, Bakircay, and Kucuk Menderes run through
the plains, which have identical names. The agriculture in the
Marmara region is fertile growing wheat, rice, natural silk, olives,
corn, tobacco, and sunflowers. The fishing industry along the
Marmara Sea is very productive.
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Marmara is the rudiment or foundation of Turkey because of its
northwestern position, which connects the European and Asian parts
and divides the nation itself. Istanbul rest on two different
continents and no other city can make this claim. It stretches
across both sides of the Bosphorus Strait. The European side is
named Thrace and the Asian side is called Anatolia. Thrace and
Anatolia are divided by the inland section of the Marmara Sea. The
Dardanelles Strait connects Aegean Sea and the Marmara Sea.
The Marmara Sea is girdled by these lakes: the Iznik, Sapanca,
Ulubat, Manyas, Buyukcekmece Kucukcekmece, and Terkos. The weather
along the coast is moderate, while inland regions experience hot and
cold weather changes.
On the European side people enjoy the cooling effect of the Belgrade
Forest, relaxing in its shade and having picnics during weekend
excursions. There are numerous natural springs and and seven archaic
reservoirs. These natural phenomenon freshen the air and make the
area more comfortable.
The southern shoreline along the coast of the Sea of Marmara has a
resort named Yalova; the Romans used to visit there and indulge in
the thermal baths to cure their rheumatism or for relaxation. The
major resort not far from town has a lovely garden setting for the
bath. The Cinnarcik resort area boast gorgeous beaches.
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