Geology, geography and global energy

Scientific and Technical Journal

GEOECOLOGICAL FEATURES OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN TURKEY

2020. №4, pp. 134-142

Besuglova Marina S. - Astrakhan State University, marinadenis@yandex.ru

Kuzichkina A.M. - Astrakhan State University, nastasea_98@mail.ru

Diakonova A.N. - Astrakhan State University, ane4ka.93@list.ru

Geoecology refers to the interdisciplinary areas of tourism that reach the largest audience. Each subject on planet Earth has its own geoecological features, which make it possible to form various types of tourism. As a bridge between Europe and Asia, Turkey contains many geo-ecological factors contributing to the development of tourism and has a lot to offer visitors. The country is rich in majestic mountains and valleys, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and caves, ideal for winter and summer tourism. In addition, Turkey has many hot springs, healing waters and mud baths, which are recommended as a remedy for many diseases. Due to this, Turkey is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Key words: geoecology, Turkey, tourism, ecotourism, mountains, Europe, Asia, coastline, tracking, geothermal resources, landscape

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