The Marmara region occupies the northwest corner of the country and represents 8.5% of the total area of Turkey with 67,000km2 of land. Being a point of juncture between Europe and Asia, historically the region has seen countless tribes and their civilizations passing from one continent to the other.
This is where the famous city of Istanbul stands, with all its magnificence and signs from its far-reaching past. Its location defines it as not only a city of history, but also one of natural beauty beyond compare. Extending on both sides of the Bosphorus and bordered by green groves, it also possesses beautiful shores along the internal Marmara Sea. Facing the city there are small, pretty islands adorning this big sea. The land changes from north to south, influenced by the climatic characteristics of the Black Sea to the typical Mediterranean climate prevailing in its south. Rainfall is high enough to facilitate growing a variety of fruits, while snowfall enlivens the winter holidays.
Uludag, one of the main peaks of Turkey, is the most prominent mountain in this region, and one of the most popular ski-resorts with every kind of convenience provided. At the foot of Mount Uludag, "Green" Bursa is located, with its dense forests covering the mountains and wide meadows, which give it its title. It is another centre of historical importance, with its rich past being kept alive in its mosques and tombs of wonderful architectural design. Ancient Iznik (Nicea) is the same, as is the charming city of Edirne located in the Thracian region of the European continent.
Because of its close location to Europe and the existence of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits as a passage from the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea, and many other advantageous factors make this region heavily advanced in industry, commerce, tourism and transportation
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