It has one of the world’s oldest and biggest malls.

You might find chicken in your dessert.

Turkey is packed with cultural heritage

Santa Claus is from Turkey.

One of the Mediterranean’s primary sea turtle nesting beaches is here.

Turkey gifted tulips to the world (you’re welcome, Netherlands).

More than 130 peaks reach over 9,800 feet (3,000 meters).

Istanbul has one of Europe’s most exciting art scenes.

You can cross continents underground.

The seeds of agriculture were first sown in Turkey.