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Turkey's beaches receive international award
Turkish beaches are among the best in Europe, with 38 more receiving blue flag certifications this year. Last year, 192 of Turkey's beaches reached the tough standard set by the award, but in 2007, 38 more attained the level. The award is granted by the International Environmental Education Foundation and places Turkey among the top eight countries in Europe, alongside Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Croatia and Denmark. The accreditation guarantees a standard of cleanliness, tidiness and maintenance that tourists can trust, as beaches are reassessed every year. Beaches must realise 29 criteria to obtain the award, with water cleanliness the hardest to achieve. Water is tested for bathing quality by insuring there is no industrial or sewage discharge present. Other specifications of the system include environmental education and information provision, for example, each beach must offer a minimum of five educational activities.
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