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Weather and Climate in Turkey
Turkey is well known to be the cultural meeting point between east and west. The weather in Turkey is also a meeting point for a number of distinct climates and weather patterns. The coastal areas along the Mediterranean and the Aegean Seas enjoy Mediterranean climates, characterised by cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers. These coastal regions are popular with tourists during the summer period from the end of May to September. The climate in the Aegean region of Turkey is great throughout the year, even during European winter. The climate in Turkey along the eastern part of the country is best enjoyed in late spring (from April to May) or early autumn (September to early October). Turkey’s climate and weather along the coast of the Black Sea is a continental climate. The fours seasons are very distinct and in summer the cities and towns bordering the Black Sea are inundated with tourists and holidaymakers eager to enjoy the summer weather.

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There are approximately 60 different types of mines within the country. Turkey is 10th in the world in terms of mineral variety and 28th for its production of underground resources. 60 types of minerals are said to have been produced in Turkey.

What are the target minerals and which regions are most active?

The West of the country is generally rich in lignite (brown coal) and the West Black Sea of the country is rich in coal. Several districts of Turkey are rich in Iron. The East is less developed but rich in minerals. Eastern Turkey is more involved in the energy sector.

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Which Countries Border Turkey?

Eight countries border Turkey: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

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*Turkey is between 26-45 East Meridians and 36-42 North Parallels

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*Turkey is placed around three seas.(Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Aegean Sea.)

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*Turkey is in the middle of Europe, Asia and Africa.

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Geographical and Mathematical Placement of Turkey

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Geographical and Mathematical Placement of Turkey

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*Turkey is a northeast country.

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*Turkey is a bridge that connects Asia and Europe.