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Izmir is located at the most western part of Turkey and as
a result of this geographical position a western style of life is combined
with Turkish customs and habits.
This modern city still retains traces of its ancient, Ottoman and Levantine
past. Being the hub of the Levantine community, Izmir has long been a centre
of culture and civilization where Judaism, Christianity and Islam have always
co-existed peacefully.
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Izmir
is one of the cities where the education level is
the highest in Turkey. Izmir has a share of 11.2%
in the total number of schools of Turkey and a
share of 11.62% in the total number of students.
The young people of Izmir generally speak English.
Having long enjoyed a reputation as a cosmopolitan
and cultural city, Izmir thrives in art and
culture. The Izmir Cultural Centre hosts opera,
ballet and music performances. Every year the city
holds the Izmir Internatonal and Turkish Festival
which invites both international and Turkish
artists to perform at venues throughout the city. |
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shopping, there is no shortage of variety.
Izmir provides excellent shopping facilities, where you can buy antiques,
jewellery, souvenirs, clothes traditional food and anything else
that comes to mind.
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Visitors will find a superb range of
accommodation, restaurants and entertainment
facilities. There are many museums, historical
sites, recreational centres and the International Fair that make Izmir
a paradise for tourists attracting not only local people but also
visitors from all over the world.
Outside of Izmir there are many
other beautiful spots that are well worth visiting. Those interested in
nature can head off to Çamaltı or Yamanlar Çamlığı for bird watching or
picnicking.
There are also many tourist places in the vicinity of
Izmir such as Çeşme, Foca, Kuşadası, Bodrum, Ayvalık, Gümüldür and Dikili
offering visitors unspoilt bays and beaches, a wide range of accommodation,
restaurants, bars, discos and shopping facilities.
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