The most important tourism areas in Istanbul:


1 / Bosphorus:Accommodation in Istanbul will not be complete without a trip on the steamship over the Bosphorus, the winding strait that separates Europe and Asia. Currently stands 330 meters next to the hotel modem yali (shorefront wooden villas), Algosoralazima next to the stone castles backward, and the juxtaposition of vehicles great and small fishing villages. The best way to see the Bosphorus to board a passenger ship or a yacht that regularly zigzag along the beaches. Go up in Amnono, and stop alternately on the Asian and European sides of the strait. Price of round-trip flight, a very reasonable (($ 25)), while the time is around six hours. If you want a private trip, there are agencies that specialize in organizing these trips, or at night or during the day and the most famous coral cruise company.
2 / the Golden Horn:This divides the estuary as a century of European Istanbul. Which is one of the best natural harbors in the world, was formerly a center for naval forces of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empire and the interests of commercial shipping.Bay heading west of the Bosporus Victr European division in two, and a length of 4 miles and displayed a half-mile, and is the crossing of it by floating bridges and other fixed and closed the old chained to prevent sea invasion of the cityToday, attractive parks, planning and charming on the shores of the Golden Horn gorgeous scenery, especially while the sun fall on the water. In Fenner and bales, alive half way over the Golden Horn, whole streets are filled with old wooden houses, mosques and churches. Alosmaniho Byzantine. Stabilize the system in the Byzantine Feiner ... The Ottoman and above the Golden Horn in Jupp, there are some wonderful examples of Ottoman architecture comes from Muslims all over the world visit Jupp Kami ((mosque and the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari)) may Allah be pleased with him, one of the famous places. The region is still a popular burial place, and the hills above the mosque area to the evidences of modern graves scattered ornate Ottoman stones. Pierre Loti Cafe, at the top of the hill overlooking the shrine and the Golden Horn, a great place to enjoy Bhdo and watch the Golden Horn.
3 / Beyoglu and Taksm (division):Beyoglu example of an area influenced by the architecture of the European-affected Horn of the past has the second oldest Qtarellonfaq Europe, built by the French in 1875 presents a comprehensive round to the beginning of Taksm near Thunell there is an area Galata, which has become a tower of Galata codes famous in Istanbul and the top of the tower you can see a lot of sightseeing. From the area of ​​Thunell brought to Taksm a point of the city's central shopping and entertainment and recreation, and libraries, and the role of Alcinme, and restaurants and Anyarabat that sell trinkets and Bzalesmsm Turkish (famous) and the street crowded throughout the day until late at night, and there are also buildings Embassies old , the fish market. Also on this street, the oldest church in the region, six-Marie back to 1789 and the Franciscan way the church, demolished and then rebuilt in 1913. End street in Taksm Square, a huge open field, the hub of modern Istanbul and always crowded, crowned erected in memory of a prominent Ataturk and the War of Independence. The main station for the train tunnels under the new box, a nearby bus station, at the northern end Ataturk Cultural Center, one places the Istanbul Theatre Festival. There are several hotels with five stars.
4 / Sultanahmat Sultanahmet:Many places of tourist interest are concentrated in Sultanahmat, the heart of the Imperial Centre of the Ottoman Empire. The places most importance in this region, the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Cami (Blue Mosque) yard games, Kabale Carsey and covered market (market roofed or covered) Aribatan Sarnesa and the Museum of Islamic Art. In addition to this selection the wonderful sites of historical, architectural, Sultanahmat also has a large concentration of souvenir shops and carpet Ahudaa, hotels, guest houses, cafes and restaurants.
5 / Sarier Sarıyer:Dirt - Bojkdr - Killios - Belgrade Forest
The first view you see dirt on the way to Sarier is the convergence of the Bosphorus with the Black Sea after the curvature of the river (dirt) around this region are summer houses, embassies and fish restaurants along the river (dirt).The dirt is from the seventeenth century palace of the ambassadors and noble people, and now is one of the tourist areas the beautiful Bosphorus, one of the places of interest especially for tourists, the Gulf and the hotel (Qrand Hôtel dirt), the hotel is a government five-star about this hotel frequent restaurants, cafes and apartments rented by tourists has Anchrh in period last international restaurants to fast food. And narrow the road that connects to (Bojkdr) and the route continues to(Killios) of beaches, and Alriah Sarier ROMILLY Kavishe ports are considered the last of the European section of Istanbul and after a few kilometers there are forests (Belgrade), and this is the Forest of the largest natural spa in Istanbul.
6 / Killios:Killios closest resort outside of Istanbul, on the coast of the Black Sea on the European side of Bosphorus. When a Greek fishing village, the resort Torhma considerable interest, and very crowded in the summer. Because of the ease of access it there, 25 km Oppe private beaches are accessed by simple drawings and a number of hotels.
7 / Scudar skudar:Scudar the Bosphorus suburb of the most attractive suburbs on the Asian side of the quiet atmosphere of the highlights of the Ottoman Building: Aizquil, or Mahramah Kami opposite the main ferry pier and Valeda Yeni Cami, built in 1710, and the tomb of Sultan The hand green. And Senila mosque takes its name from the beautiful tiles which decorate the interior, and built in 1640, and Scudar also renowned as a shopping streets of the old market. There are lots of good restaurants and cafes.


8 / princesses Islands (Buick Ada):Princes' Islands, an archipelago of nine islands in the Sea of ​​Marmara, were being imprisoned for Byzantine princes. Today, during the summer months, wealthy Istanbul, are fleeing to the cold sea and gorgeous houses a century l 9 م. Bojkada the largest of the islands .... And it can enjoy a tour of the horse drawn cart (cart) between the pine trees, or relax on a beach in one of the many knock ring the island. The other popular islands as nal, Sedev, Bergaz and Hebelaada. Regular ferries between the islands and beaches of both the European and Asian countries. Operate a bus trip faster than Kabataş Sea in the summer. And evaluate the many tourist companies Day Trips ((full day excursion)) to the amount of these islands ranges from $ 60 $ to 75 $ $ per person.This island is famous for its beaches and pine trees. Where the largest islands and the most fun a BUYUKADA, where you can enjoy riding a horse-drawn carts between the pine trees after lying down on the shores of Khaljanaa.Other islands are KINALI and SEDEF and BURGAZ and HEYBELIADA. Can move between the islands on the abra which flies regularly, in addition to the sea bus service is available in the summer from KABATAS. The tourist can also enjoy buying souvenirs from the shops in them, and, for information, the lives of these islands, all of the Jews.
9 / suspension bridge:Extends between sections of the European and Asian Istanbul and was inaugurated in October 29, 1973 m, the fourth bridge in the world in terms of length (1500 m) and a height of 65 meters and width 33 meters which is the only bridge connecting the continents of Asia and Europe
10 / Tower Glath:Tower of stone cylindrical shape with a length of 50 meters, the museum now, by the above electric elevator and see all the neighborhoods of Istanbul.
/ 11 the covered market (Kabbali Jarchi):Istanbul, the biggest market for decades of thatched stone and is located between the Bayezid Mosque and the Mosque of Ottoman light located in the northern district of Ihsanoglu was created year 1416 AD and houses thousands of shops Oppe market for gold and cloth, carpets, antique copper and has an international reputation.
12 / Egyptian market: Sultana Khadija ordered constructed in the seventeenth century AD, is located near the New Mosque (Yeni Mosque) and sold the most popular types of nuts, spices and honey.
13 / Hagia Sophia:Is the Church of the historic built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt King Justinian year 532 AD and converted after the Ottoman conquest to the mosque and then to the Museum and Hagia Sophia means (Holy Wisdom), which is the name of St. Sophia and the museum is one of architectural wonders throughout the ages because of the dome is huge, with a height of 55 meters in diameter and 31 meters and the decorations of the Byzantine mosaics were destroyed by earthquakes several times and was renovated .. And after Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror of Constantinople went to the Hagia Sophia and prayed the Friday and turned it into a mosque and began to build the four minarets straight to the mosque, then followed by his son Bayezid and Sultan Selim, who built beacons and covers an area of ​​the mosque is about 5544 square meters, between the museum and the Mosque of Sultan Ahmed garden and fountains exquisite. - Open every day except Monday

14 / Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque):Is called the Blue Mosque was established by order of Sultan Ahmdalol in 1609, who wanted to build a mosque is bigger than the Hagia Sophia, and has six minarets Ahihama of gold and completed the construction architect Mohammad Agha in 1616 and Artvla mosque, 47 meters and width 51 meters and a length of 53 meters and diameter central dome 22 meters .. Attached to the mosque and a school house and healing water fountains and carved decorations on the walls and the great Islamic lines with Quranic verses.
15 / Süleymaniye Mosque:Set up by the architect Sinan, head masons order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent on high Istanbul in 1550 AD and is one of the finest effects of this architecture has four minarets and is mediated by a gigantic dome height of 53 meters and decorated from the inside Ptashik glass Badi writings and lines of Islamic great calligrapher Effendi Alaqrahsari and without after Hasan Celebi lines brilliant with accessories including the library SMC, a hospital and school boys and Dar Al-Fatwa and the bathroom and the market and the tomb of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
16 / Topkapı Palace (Topkapı):Topkapi Palace is located close to the junction of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn and the Sea of ​​Marmara. Has been the focus of the Ottoman Empire between the fifteenth century and nineteenth centuries, where he lived and the rule of the sultans and their entourage the center of this rich atmosphere, this is the magnificent wooden palace his garden and contain the treasures of the Ottoman Empire. As well as special treasures: Alexander Sarjufacuss Sarjufacuss interface and destined for the temple to Athena from ASUS. It also features a palace hall features the listeners and the Library of Ahmet (Ahmed) and the third exhibition of royal costumes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewelry and rare collection of miniature copies of the manuscripts of the Middle Ages. In the depth of this campus, there are limited cloak that preserve the precious relics of the Prophet Muhammad that I brought to Istanbul when the Ottomans took the succession of Islam.17 / Palace of Dolma Bahtch:Built interface Palace Dolma Bahtch in the middle of the nineteenth century days of Sultan Abdul-Majid I, stretching 600 meters along the European shores of the Bosphorus. And startling reception Boamdth wide and fifty-six crystal chandeliers, which weighs 4.5 tons and contains over 750 lamp. He died Ataturk, the founder of the Turkish Republic in the palace in January 10 in .193818 / Palace Baillarpie:In the nineteenth century built the Palace of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Baillarpie of white marble and situated amid gardens Almanolia, on the Asian coast, overlooking the Bosphorus. And use the summer home of the Sultan and a center to host high-level visitors. The Empress Eugene of France who lived in it.























# Of places near Istanbul:
1 / the city of Bursa (Stock Exchange):Bursa city, located in the south-east of the Marmara Sea, overlooking the Mount (Olympus of Mysia, 2443 meters), the city derived its name from its founder Brosias, King Petheinaa. Ghazi Sultan Oran opened in 1326 AD, and became the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. By many of the effects of the Ottoman task. Known as. "Bursa Green" (DSM), an area very nice too and the Green Mountain rises above sea level 2500 meters and can be reached by car and ferry and cable car and see the mountains covered in snow in the summer and the air is very cold and there are restaurants that disperse its tables amid the forest and leave you free barbecue on your own.And a mosque, "even the great" Seljuk structures. And to the west of the mosque, "even" up to Hissar, and is a great neighborhood and great for Bursa. City filled with gardens and overlooking the plain green. Is the center of an important fruit in Turkey and is also famous for its silk trade and industry.Of places of interest which is worth a visit in the eastern part of Bursa, "Wiesel Torp" (Green Mausoleum). And "resolution of the garden" and "Square Komhoriet" [known locally Khikal] and also the market "Blindfolded", open Bursa. There is a garden called (Luna Park)And in the nearby Reesamlar Sukak (dyers street), works by local artists in the open air ((painters everything ten)).And Lake Iznik, located in the north east of the Stock Exchange, they are great natural beauty, as it hovers around the lake and forest groves and vineyards near Museum of the Ottoman house in the seventeenth century house restored, re giving Tsouralehyah wealthy Ottomans.Other places worth a visit in Bursa Culture Park, Bursa Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Ataturk.And Odaj largest winter sports center in Turkey and presents a variety of activities, housing, entertainment and just thirty-six kilometers from Bursa. And facilitated access it by car or (teleferik) cable car (December / January to May / Mace) the best time for skiing, although the region, worth a visit any time of year for great appearance and wonderful fresh air. And where. And there are springs (pools) springs a fixed degree of heat is always between 40-58 degrees Celsius, rich in minerals such as calcium bicarbonate and magnesium sulfate, and of minerals per liter and 1.16 mg.Such as: Hotel Caravan Serai Stock Exchange, which is where the hot springs, hotel Glick Plus five-star,
2 / Bird Paradise and Botanic Garden BAYRAMOGLU - DARICA:This unique park located 38 km from Istanbul, home to several species of birds and plants from around the world, and the parks for pedestrians.
3 / Askihisar ESKIHISARThis town is located to the south-east of Istanbul, a living fishing. Where there is a house Hadi Osman Bey, who has now turned into a museum of paintings of this famous Turkish artist who was active at the beginning of this century. In the vicinity of the Byzantine castle lies the tomb of HANNIBAL between the town and ESKIHISAR GEBZE. And the ESKIHISAR a good area for riding and sailing yachts. There ATABAY port to anchor vessels and sheltering.


4 / Silivri SILIVRIAbout the region 65 km from Istanbul, an area famous for the holidays because a large complex in which there is all that is necessary, restaurants and clubs that offer entertaining, and health centers, fitness centers, this along with KLASSIS COUNTRY AND GOLF CLUB, and there are regular services of the bus from marine Istanbul to SILIVRI. also services for the business "holiday work" and the conference rooms that offer all the amenities.
5 / Willow area a (Yalova): the city close to the stock exchange where there is (springs):A coastal area on the sea faces, beautiful and cold has the hotels and apartments on the sea and Cornischha beautiful day and night and the markets, theme parks beautiful by combining (water and foliage (to get to the Yelwa There are two ways: 1 / either by ferry large and passing over the islands of princes. 2 / by ship fast) and that within one hour it's fast and not stand like the big words) and you see the big ferry ride and a picnic and watch the sea on the ground. There are hot springs for the treatment of Yalova springs located to the south of the Sea of ​​Marmara and after (13) kilometers northeast of Yalova province and in the area with a beautiful green nature, such as: Thermal, Armutlo.Yalova province, the tourist information office:Tel 0090 226 8138507Fax 0090 226 8138505CAUTION: The fast ferry is different from its place the phrase big.
6 / Cook Shidra area:Which is very close to the Yelwa mountainous area very beautiful it on the mountains above and the distance between them and Yelwa Ra or twenty minutes very close is characterized by very cold and being a small village on the high mountains and cars by a few are for two streets only and there are small hotels, but I see that the housing where the apartments better and find the cheapest apartments are many and its people find that pretty good and you find where most of the Arabs from Surin and bays, so go for it by Beloit's position is close to the sea and find there cars Mkrobas Cook Shidra take you to a very cheap price as possible Rialin only.There is near the mineral baths and massage and natural Cook Shidra is on the mountain and bathrooms down the mountain and there it through the ladders and you can every day to go to the bathroom and walk on your feet distance very close and worthy of a car and find the way of selling berries, peaches, apricots, fruit variety.Possible to go to a waterfall close to the (Cook Shidrh) in agreement with the taxi.


















# Of museums and monuments:
1 / Rumeli Hissar (Fort Union):Built by Mehmet the Conqueror, which is a beautiful work of art military architecture in the world. And where there is an open air museum - open every day except, Wednesday
2 / Chinley Koshak (kiosk Chinese):Built by Mehmet the Conqueror, and there by the Museum of Turkish Ceramics, contains beautiful specimens of glassware, tiles, Seljuk and Ottoman periods. Open every day except Monday
3 / Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum:Ibrahim Pasha built the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in 1524 and currently contains an amazing collection of ceramic and metal artefacts, tools, textiles, woodwork and carpets as well as some old ones. Has a wonderful antique rugs collected from all over Turkey - open every day except Sunday and Monday
4 / The Palace Museum (Topkapı) TOPKAPI:
Overlooking the Grand Palace on the Sea of ​​Marmara and the Strait of Istanbul, has lived in the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire more than 300 in the beginning of the fifteenth century, and an area of ​​699 thousand square meters of palaces, offices, mosques, and the library, museums, kitchens, and continue to build the palace ten years, extended to 1478 M. .. The Palace of seven gates, and the most important places within the walls: buildingCouncil agents, cruise House, House of Books (Andron) Baghdad booth, booth Gaara Mustafa Pasha, BoothMajidiyah Park Bagjh to CNN, House of the harem, as well as the Department of Safety Deposit Attar Islamic holyFounded by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror, where he manages the affairs of the country from this constituency.One of the main holdings of the palace purdah Prophet .. He ordered the Sultan Ahmed I put cloak of the Prophet peace be upon him over the chair of government and the honor of blessing and left the Sultan Mahmud II (1808 1839 m) room once and stayed to save the secretariats of the Holy. Among the most important Maeugd this room:# Foothold Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him right on the colored alabaster stone, brought from Tripoli and presented a gift to the Sultan Abdul Hamid year 1847.Portfolio of the Black Stone which is the outer frame of the Black Stone of pure gold, weighing 146 000 grams.# Part of the old door of the Ka'bah brought new section replaced after 1592 AD by order of Sultan Murad III.# Mzraben to rain from the top of the Kaaba, one gold and one silver.# It also contains the room keys to the Kaaba, pieces of jacket Kaaba, and there is also a portfolio of gold inlaid with precious stones of hair from the beard of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, and includes room Swords of the Caliphs Abu Bakr and Umar, Uthman and Ali, God bless them all, and there are also message Prophet peace be upon him to Mqoks# King of the Copts. The Topkapi Palace continued to be a palace of the Ottoman Sultans We turn it up a# Sultan Abdul Hamid II to Yildiz Palace and the mean (asterisk) and the Palace is located on the shore of Cape brick section of the European Ostadtnpol overlooking the Sea of ​​Marmara and the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, and next to important archaeological area includes a mosque, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet.
5 / palaces Dolma Bagjh
Palace is unique and verse of the magnificent architecture is located in the northern European divisionFrom Istanbul and was built on the land has been throwing rocks and soil within the so-called Straits (Dolma) no filler or filled, and (Bagjh) (ie, garden-filled) .. And built by order of Sultan Abdul Hamid in 1853, and surrounded by walls on the land and its entrances design technician Badie, and its living rooms mainly centered rich and weighing 4500 kg and contains the palace for more than thirty rich other than candlesticks and wing men of more than 100 rooms. There in the living room door lead to the beach Strait and the palace rooms with a total of more than 200 rooms have lived in this palace of Sultan Abdul Majeed and Sultan Abdul Aziz, Sultan Murad III, Sultan Abdul Majid II, Sultan Muhammad Rashad and died in this palace of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in 1938
6 / St. Irene Museum:St. Irene Museum was originally a church built by Alkstuntinion in the fourth century and Justinian re-restoration.
7 / War Museum:In the military museum displays the tents used by the enemies of the Ottomans in the campaigns. Exhibits and other weapons and munitions dating back to the time of the Ottomans. Can be heard Muhtar Takemi (military band music of the Ottomans), the music's playing days of war between the Ottomans and the third hour of four o'clock in the afternoon.8 / Ataturk Museum:Is the former headquarters of Atatürk in Şişli and displays his personal collection.# Recreation areas:1 / Amusement Park: Tatylia TATILYA:Featuring entertainment it locked in place and covered a large air conditioning and where all the services - it takes time to get to the least time away from the center of Istanbul.It is a place for all ages enjoying the children and adults and grooms. Where there is more than 16 big game and small game that is not electronic. See map of the games in the attached picture. There are the restaurants and Kvtrella and children's theater and a chapel for prayer is a prayer room with prayer for men and women - and of course toilets.As for the price of tickets to the amusement park is variable as desired, as follows:Ticket entry only = 5 million pounds + (can ride any of the big game of one-time only). Ticket Super Fun = 30 million for the per capita It enables you to play every game all day without limit (except electronic games they need to buy currency from the inside). Of course, this an excellent choice for children. Of course there are prices for each game prices ranging from 3 to 1 million pounds for those who wanted to install custom games only.Ticket is a paper bracelet to be worn in the hand and is accessed by and play them by the present code is passed to the machine at each game. I mean if you lose Alaswarh can not play any game. The city closed on Mondays for cleaning, maintenance, and attention should be paid for before the strike path. Nightclubs open from 9 am to 9 pm and may differ slightly depending on times of the year I think the city has the green open soul and beautiful waterfalls I hope to have a good times there.





























# Nature and Waterfalls:
1 / Manavgat waterfall:Which is the most well-known waterfalls in Turkey, and there is next to the tea gardens and restaurants Mmijolha shaded oasis of comfort and enjoyment, and you can do it using a boat ride to learn more about this Almntqhmadhishh.
2 / the land of lakes:An ideal location for relaxation and recreation on the sandy beaches or in cafes or restaurants scattered Oalphenadeg Jnbhe.
# The best areas to live:1 / divide: wherein hotels and markets, and life does not subside.2 / dirt: great atmosphere, but isolated and few hotels.3 / Craig Borno: the division between the dirt and ... Quiet area and received by the Arabs but less than dirt
# # A variety of information:
# Exchange:Goods exchange there name (Dovez) are an electronic display in every shop shows the rate of exchange most currencies against the Turkish lira, which is equal to 1.5 million lira against the dollar and the price is constantly changing.# Of goods prices, which they say or you are not the last of the day and you can negotiate with them and delete half the price# Famous Turkish baths priced $ 15 with the best massage in the bath in Istanbul# Best streets: Split: Independence Avenue# Transport: The bus is cheaper methods of transportation, the European party going lines of the main bus from the yards of TAKSIM and BESIKTAS and AK SARAY The party Asian trips are from USKUDAR and KADIKOY and BOSTANCI are bought bus tickets from special kiosks before boarding the bus, there are also flights regular bus every half hour between Ataturk Airport SISHANEThere is also Aldlmos It is also a means of transport process and cheap, especially when compared with the taxi, paid for all passengers in the taxi Aldlmos according to the distance traveled, and identifies this municipal taxi, and is distributed in the main stations Aldlmos TAKSIM, Islands, Istanbul and YALOVAThere is also a sea bus services between Europe and Asia, a real European party, moving local trains between the station and the outskirts of SIRKECI ATAKOY and FLORYA (camping area) and on the party's Asian and move these buses between the station and HAYDARPASA suburbs.


A proposed program for the journey: ten days / nine nights
2 for two nights: Istanbul:
The first day: access and the comfort of the fatigue of travel with the possibility of going out to eat dinner at a Turkish restaurant in the area known as the partition / Independence Avenue.
Day Two: A full day excursion to the museum of Islamic and the old city), Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum, Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Blue Mosque, the market Almsagv)
Aaleom III: ferry ride and head twisted to the city (about an hour travel), hotel accommodation: Elegance Resort 4 *. (Best Hotel is located there)
Fourth day: go to spend the whole day in the Tirmal where hot mineral baths in the middle of green mountains with lunch there and then return, possible evening stroll in the city of twisted small or do some shopping.
Fifth day: go to the city of Bursa Green, the first Ottoman capital and residence in one of the following hotels and Almtbh the proposed order of preference:Almira Hotel 5starsCelik Palas Hotel 5 Stars4stars Hotels:
Buyuk YildizKervansarayHoliday Inn
Sixth day: A full day excursion by cable car which looks to Mount Alawlodag with lunch grills there (Choi yourself) and enjoy the cool air and beautiful nature.Sixth day: A full day excursion to the waterfalls Aldgarh and Zoo, with the possibility in the largest shopping malls in the city, as well as to visit the old Silk Market.
Seventh day: the return flight to Istanbul.
The eighth day: my direction to the islands of princesses, with Stagecoach Rtob there and eat lunch fish and the like in the months well-known fish restaurants there.
Ninth day: Free day for shopping, or do Brhah boat in the Strait of Bosphorus, with the visit of Tel spammer in the Asian party and visit the Egyptian market, Wu ......
The tenth day: go your country.