The cover image depicts the region around Antalya, known as the "Turkish Riviera" for its archaeological and natural attractions. Located in western Turkey's Mediterranean region, Antalya has experienced rapid population growth and development, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Its favorable climate, natural beauty, and tourism potential have attracted increasing immigration from other parts of Turkey. The image is a SPOT-4 satellite image (© CNES) from June 3, 2003, reproduced by Istanbul Technical University – Center for Satellite Communications and Remote Sensing (ITU-CSCRS) under license from SPOT Image.The cover image depicts the region around Antalya, known as the "Turkish Riviera" for its archaeological and natural attractions. Located in western Turkey's Mediterranean region, Antalya has experienced rapid population growth and development, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Its favorable climate, natural beauty, and tourism potential have attracted increasing immigration from other parts of Turkey. The image is a SPOT-4 satellite image (© CNES) from June 3, 2003, reproduced by Istanbul Technical University – Center for Satellite Communications and Remote Sensing (ITU-CSCRS) under license from SPOT Image.