Located on hill overlooking Mesopotamian plains, connecting Turkey to Syria and Iraq. History dates back to Flood, ruled by various civilizations including Persians and Turks. Known by different names: Marde by Persians, Mardia by Byzantines, Maridin by Arabs
Turkey is an energy importing country with over half of its energy needs supplied by imports. Total renewable energy production and consumption are equal at 9.6-10.8 million tons of oil equivalent. Turkey's first wind farm was commissioned in 1998 with a capacity of 1.5 MW
Regional development is one of the five axes in the Ninth Development Plan. Policies aim to increase regional productivity and reduce rural-urban disparities. DG RDSA coordinates regional development projects and structural adjustment
Turkey serves as a bridge between East and West, with diverse cultural heritage. Modernizing republic with Muslim population since 1923. Istanbul serves as major economic, cultural and industrial center