Car Hire Van - Mini guide to Van

The seat of the Province of Van in Turkey is a city of the same name – Van. This city is situated in the eastern part of the country as well as of the eastern shore of the famous Lake Van. The history of the city and the province extends far back to 5000 BC and therefore this place is considered to be one of the oldest places in the world to have had a history of human civilization.

The site itself is archaeological and it manages to attract thousands of tourists every year. Anybody who is interested in the historical past of human existence will find a lot to explore in this place and the Turkish government makes full use of its rich history in order to make the province a great tourist spot.

The city and the province both have been part of the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Empire as well as the Ottoman Empire. Again during the First World War the Armenian population of the province was largely devastated. There are historical terms such as the Van Resistance and the Battle of Van that are associated with this place.

The modern city of Van is located just about five kilometers from the Lake Van and Van is often compared to Paradise because of its natural beauty. There are two specific breeds of cats that are famous over the world as Van Cats and these are named so as they are found in this province mainly. A stay in this place is particularly enjoyable for a tourist.

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