The cover image depicts the area around Antalya, often referred to as the "Turkish Riviera" for its archaeological and natural attractions. Located in western Turkey, near the Mediterranean Sea, Antalya has experienced rapid population growth and is one of the fastest-developing cities in the country. Its favorable climate, natural beauty, and tourism potential have attracted increasing immigration from other regions of Turkey. The image is a SPOT-4 satellite photo, dated June 3, 2003, © CNES. It is reproduced by Istanbul Technical University – Center for Satellite Communications and Remote Sensing (ITU-CSCRS) with a license from SPOT Image.The cover image depicts the area around Antalya, often referred to as the "Turkish Riviera" for its archaeological and natural attractions. Located in western Turkey, near the Mediterranean Sea, Antalya has experienced rapid population growth and is one of the fastest-developing cities in the country. Its favorable climate, natural beauty, and tourism potential have attracted increasing immigration from other regions of Turkey. The image is a SPOT-4 satellite photo, dated June 3, 2003, © CNES. It is reproduced by Istanbul Technical University – Center for Satellite Communications and Remote Sensing (ITU-CSCRS) with a license from SPOT Image.