Turkey's most populous fairs and congresses center of Izmir, which is integrated with a modern port city and industrial industry. The colorful sea, beaches and thermal center of Izmir stretches from the Cesme Peninsula. Ephesus, one of the most famous cities of ancient times, was one of the largest cities in the world during the Roman Empire period. Ephesus, which contains the riches of all Ionian culture, was also known for its intense artistic activities. İzmir is located at the head of a long and narrow gulf surrounded by yachts and ships. To have a temperate climate, the coolness of the sea in the summer takes away the warmth of the sun. There are palm trees and wide streets on the beaches. İzmir Port is the second port after Istanbul. It is a lively and cosmopolitan city, with an important place in Izmir, the International Art Festivals and Izmir International Fair.
Area: 12.012 km²
İzmir Governorship: www.izmir.gov.tr
Population: 3.500.000 (2005)
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality: www.izmir.bel.tr
Altitude: 25m
İzmir International Fair: www.izfas.com.tr
• Aliağa • Buca • Karsiyaka • Menderes • Tire
• Bayındır • Çeşme • Kemalpaşa • Menemen • Torbalı
• Bergama • Dikili • Kınık • Ödemiş • Urla
• Beydağ • Foça • Cherry • Seferihisar
• Bornova • Karaburun
According to the data of the Provincial Culture Tourism, the number of foreign tourists visiting the city increased by 42.63 percent compared to the previous year and the number of tourists reached 584 thousand 777. In 2017, the rate of increase was 6 percent compared to the previous year and 409 thousand 991 people were reached.6 films, 25 seconds each in English, were watched by more than 13 million on YouTube. According to the data of the Provincial Directorate of Tourism and Tourism, the number of tourists increased by 42 percent in the first 7 months of 2018 compared to the previous year.