Turkey
Turkey, known officially as the Republic of Turkey, is located in the northern half of the hemisphere at a point that is about halfway between the equator and the North Pole.
Turkey is a vast country, boasting incredible landscapes, natural wonders, and sacred sites. It has been well known for being a destination for relaxing beach holidays, sporting activities, some of the world's most important ancient monuments.
Istanbul is also gearing up to be European Capital of Culture in 2010.
The order of Mevlevi, better known in the west as the Whirling Dervishes, was founded by the 13th century Sufimystic, Celaleddin Rumi, who was also known as Mevlana. He was a poet, who believed that music and dance provided the means to enter a religious state of ecstasy thereby discovering divine love, and formed a religion, or philosophy based on tolerance.
Enjoy the wonderful Turkish hospitality and the delicious and varied national cuisine.
