NASA: Turkey - Demre - 12.25.13
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With a Mediterranean climate and
stands of palm and orange trees, Demre does not fit the definition of a
snowy winter wonderland. Yet this Turkish coastal town is tied to one of
the most famous of winter heroes: Saint Nicholas.
Demre has had several names in its history; most recently it was
named Kale (until 2005). In the 4th century, this area of Asia Minor was
known as Myra, and it was there that a Greek-born bishop of the
Christian church built a reputation for secret gift-giving that has
since evolved into the modern conceptions of Santa Claus, Pere Noel,
Father Christmas, and other figures.
The Operational Land Imager on the Landsat 8
satellite acquired this image of the southwest Turkish coast on October
20, 2013. The river Demre cuts through the city, while the Taurus
Mountains stand to the north and east. The town of Kumluca meets the
coast east of the mountains.
With year-round population of roughly 25,000 people, Demre has become
a tourist destination; the surrounding land has also proven fertile for
farming, particularly pomegranates and citrus fruits. Demre is part of
Antalya Province, a major destination for European tourists seeking warm
sea coast resorts and pilgrims visiting the tomb of Saint Nicholas.
NASA Earth Observatory image by Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Caption by Michael Carlowicz.
- Instrument:
- Landsat 8 - OLI
NASA: Turkey - Demre - 12.25.13
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