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Top Rafting Nations A Closer Look

Analyzing the results of the IRF World Championship over the past 5 years, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Russia consistently claim the top three positions. Following closely are Slovakia, Brazil, Italy, and the USA, securing spots in the top five Evolution of Rafting in Turkey. These findings suggest potential wide tourism markets for rafting. Notably, the most prominent rafting enthusiasts in Turkey are from Russia, Germany, and England.

Demographics of Rafting Enthusiasts

Inquiring about the ideal rafting spots in Turkey, experts highlight Karasu River in Erzincan, Mulkis River in Bahcesaray, Van, Firtina Stream in Camlihemsin Istanbul Tour Guides, Rize, Kelkit River in Kelki Valley, and Zap River in Hakkari. However, the looming threat of dam constructions on these rivers neces

Rafting Paradise in Peril

The Decline of Coruh River Rafting

Qoruh River, renowned for its rafting routes and attracting around 12,000 enthusiasts annually, faces an impending threat due to dam constructions. The district of Yusufeli, a top rafting center in Turkey, is at risk of submersion. Qoruh River, spanning 431 km (410 km within Turkish borders), stands as Turkey’s fastest flowing river and the 10th fastest globally Unveiling the Top Rafting Nations.

Dam Projects on Coruh River

The Ministry of Public Works and Settlement Program is undertaking extensive dam construction on Coruh, with 10 dams planned on the river and an additional 17 on its branches. While Muratli Dam and HEP are already completed and operational, Borcka and Deriner dams are currently under construction. The Council of State annulled the cabinet decree for the construction of Yusufeli Dam in 2005, but an appeal court̵

From Coruh to the World

Accidental Splash into the Spotlight

In an effort to promote rafting, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism invited the foreign press for an organization. Unexpectedly, Minister Aksu’s boat tipped over, catching the media’s attention and inadvertently intensifying the promotion. The subsequent year saw ProjectRaft, an international institution promoting rafting, supported by the Ministry, organizing the 4th World Rafting Championship on Coruh. Rafters, initially trained on Coruh, later explored Kopruli Canyon in Antalya and Dalaman River in Mugla.

Rafting’s Expansion in Tourist Regions

Rafting’s popularity expanded among tourists visiting beach tourism regions. The kayaking races held in Ispir, Erzurum, have gained international attention The Threat to Yusufeli, evolving into the CoruhExtreme event. The 2nd edition in 2006, sponsored by Ispir Municipality and Ispir

Challenges in Augmenting Language Corpora with Syntactic Information: A Focus on Bulgarian Verbs

Introduction

The creation of language corpora enriched with linguistic information occurs in an environment where researchers grapple with the interaction between paradigmatic knowledge representation and the syntagmatic properties of real-life language usage. This challenge becomes particularly evident in the initial stages of developing a syntactic treebank, where morphosyntactic annotation and shallow parsing intersect Highlights from Seventeenth Conference. While much attention has been given to entities like dates, titles, names, and addresses in the context of this interdependence, less research has focused on predicates compared to named entities and nominal objects.

Focus on Verbs in Bulgarian

This paper aims to address the complexities surrounding Bulgarian verbs, specifically two aspects of

Highlights from the Seventeenth Interparliamentary Conference in Geneva

Mr. Henri Fazy, an esteemed statesman and president of the Swiss State Council, warmly welcomed the delegates, extending greetings on behalf of Geneva and the entire country.

On the first day, two pivotal questions were deliberated. The first question revolved around whether the Union should exclusively consist of members from national parliaments or continue admitting members from certain states within empires, akin to some German states. The debate saw participation from prominent delegates, with differing views on the extent of membership privilege. The matter was conclusively addressed the following day, adopting a proposition from the Union’s council The Seventeenth Interparliamentary Conference at Geneva. It stipulated that only subordinate states with foreign departments, like certain German states, should have rep

The Seventeenth Conference of the Interparliamentary Union took place in Geneva from September 18 to 20. Unfortunately, various factors, including the lateness of the season, impacted the attendance, with only 160 participants, a significant drop from previous conferences that often saw three or four times that number. The United States group had only four representatives, including Senator T. E. Burton Challenges in Augmenting Language, Congressmen Richard Bartholdt, Frank Plumley, and William D. B. Ainey, compared to fifteen or twenty in previous years. The absence of Italian representatives due to the war in Tripoli also contributed to the reduced numbers.

Distinguished delegates

Despite these challenges, the conference proved to be strong and successful. Distinguished delegates included Mr. Beernaert, a Belgian statesman; Baron d’Estournelles de Constant from France; Mr. Louis Franck, Senators La Fontaine and Ho

A Virtual Nature Museum

Discovering Nature’s Masterpiece

Amidst a dense forest that almost blocks out the sunlight, the Seven Lakes unfold across two plateaus 800 meters above sea level. A well-marked road guides you through the national park, revealing the beauty of each lake in just a couple of hours. As you seek these lakes, adorned with names reflecting their unique charm, nature accompanies you with blackberries, mushrooms, and the soothing rustle of leaves underfoot. Even after glimpsing the lakes, surprises continue, as if walking through a tree tunnel protecting against the chill winds.

A Journey Through History

The ruins at Koyyeri hint at a Byzantine settlement, adding a historical touch to the natural wonder. The region, sloping from north to south, boasts diverse elevations, with Egrikiris Tepesi hill at 488 meters as the highest point and Kirazcati at 465 meters as the lowest. Home to one of Anatolia’s enchanting mixed fores

A Mesmerizing Autumn Retreat”

A Symphony of Colors

As fall unfolds its enchanting palette, imagine standing in a forest where shades of green transition to hues of yellow, red, and finally brown. Picture a realm of smoky mountains, crystalline lakes, towering trees, and endless blossoms. Now, envision not just one lake but many, adorned with a sea of leaves in a myriad of colors that seamlessly blend into one another. Such is the magic of Yedigoller, a place where an ordinary autumn day transforms into a child-like fantasy.

Embarking on the Journey

After a brisk 42-km drive from Bolu city center, fatigue dissipates as we arrive at the Seven Lakes, stepping into an autumn fairytale where nature’s diverse colors harmonize Back to History Exploring the Second Courtyard. The Kapankaya Viewing Terraces provide an eagle’s eyrie perspective of the lakes, setting the stage for

Back to History Exploring the Second Courtyard

Unveiling the Second Courtyard

Emerging into the daylight, my gaze shifts to the second courtyard. A towering 10-meter gate, intricately adorned with cypress motifs, captivates my attention. Pausing to appreciate this exquisite detail, I step into the second courtyard, revealing the inner sanctums of the palace. Among them, the ‘Selamlik’ or Men’s Quarters Courtyard unfolds, housing surprises like the palace mosque, a mausoleum for Colak Abdi Pasa and ishak Pasa, and the majestic main building Seven Lakes.

Palatial Splendor Unveiled

The second courtyard unfolds the mesmerizing interiors of the palace, boasting a colossal harem, a soup kitchen, entertainment halls, rooms for workers and guests, a library, and a court of law. Each area traversed adds new dreams to a visitor’s experience, reviving the splendid days of the past. The palace’s grandeur

Exploring the Meaning Behind Engravings

Symbolic Trees Life and Immortality

The foot sahides of Ottoman tombstones often feature engravings of trees. Prominent among these are roses, date-palms, cypress, and pomegranates. Date-palms symbolize life and immortality, portraying fruitfulness and reproduction when adorned with multiple fruits. Pomegranates signify monotheism, supernatural powers, and are symbolic of reproduction. Cypress trees, symbolizing beauty and immortality, gained popularity during the Ottoman era, particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries. Cypress implantation ceremonies were held during this period, emphasizing eternity and stability against the wind. The evergreen nature of cypresses, along with their symbolization of patience and humility Read More about Ottoman Tombstone Symbols, is found on both male and female graves.

Golden Apple, Orange, and Grapes: Symbols of Immortality

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