| It is said to be the highest oxygen producing plant. The residue of this plant is said to have healing properties and is also widely used in the perfume industry, the name of this ingredient is "Storax". Marmaris is spread over 400.000 sq metres so the development of the tourism industry has strengthened the local livelihoods of the fishing and farming communities which have been around for thousand of years. The production of the more common olive oil and honey in particular are still being produced.
Another resource that the area can boats of is the drinking water, which has given it's name to the town. The spring water is located at the right corner of Icmeler bay and consist of many minerals. The population in Icmeler is estimated at ten thousand people, that includes locals and many foreigners who have settled here to live a healthy life in the sun with stunning surroundings.
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