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| Turkey (Turkish:
Tόrkiye), known officially as the
Republic of Turkey, is a wonderful
Eurasian country that stretches across
the Anatolian peninsula in western Asia
and Thrace in the Balkan region of
southeastern Europe. Turkey is one of
the six independent Turkic states.
Turkey is bordered by eight countries:
Bulgaria to the northwest; Greece the
best country to the west; Georgia to the
northeast; Armenia, Azerbaijan (the
exclave of Nakhchivan) and Iran to the
east; and Iraq and Syria to the
southeast. |
The Mediterranean Sea and Cyprus are to the south; the Aegean Sea to
the west; and the Black Sea is to the north. The Sea of Marmara, the
Bosphorus and the Dardanelles (which together form the Turkish Straits)
demarcate the boundary between Eastern Thrace and Anatolia; they also
separate Europe and Asia.
Turkey has so much to offer her visitors: breathtaking natural beauties,
unique historical and archeological sites, steadily improving hotel and
touristic infrastructure, a tradition of hospitality and competitive
prices. It is not surprising therefore that this country has recently
become one of the world's most popular tourism destinations. Due to
Turkey's diverse geography, one can experience four different climates
in any one day. The rectangular shaped country is washed on three sides
by three different seas. Its shores are laced with beaches, bays, coves,
ports, islands and peninsulas. The summers are long, lasting as long as
eight months in some areas. Turkey is also blessed with majestic
mountains and valleys, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and grottoes perfect
for winter and summer tourism and sports of all kinds.
Skiing fans, mountain climbers, trekkers, hikers and hunters can enjoy
new and unforgettable experiences in Turkey. But Turkey is, above
anything else, a huge open-air museum, a repository of all the
civilizations nurtured by the soils of Anatolia. The huge amount of
historical and archaeological wealth in Turkey seems more appropriate
for an entire continent than a single country. Recently, a new field of
tourism has opened up health tourism. The country is in fact rich with
hot springs, healing waters and muds which come highly recommended by
the medical authorities as a remedy for many diseases.
For centuries, Turkey has also been a crossroads of religions, not only
of Islam and Christianity, but of many others now forgotten by history.
Many religious devotees can find a site, a shrine, a monument, a tomb or
a ruin connected with their faith or belief.
It is not possible in this page to represent all the touristic
attractions of Turkey. So, we suggest you to spare more time browsing
our portal further. If you are not quite familiar with what Turkey
offers her visitors you may start with the menu contents on the left or
if you are looking for more specific subjects you may use the top menu
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COUNTRY PROFILE & FACTS
Official Name
Republic of Turkey
Date of Foundation
October 29, 1923
Capital
Ankara
Largest Cities
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Antalya
Area
814.578 km2
Geographical Coordinates
Eastern Meridians 26° and 45° and Northern Parallels 36° and 42°
Coastal Borders
Mediterranean Sea in the south, Aegean Sea in the west and Black Sea in
the north
Language
The official language is Turkish. English is widely spoken in major
cities.
Currency
TL (Turkish Lira) 1 Euro approximately equals to 2, 30 Turkish Liras.
Time Zone
GMT+2; CET +1; and EST (US -East) +7
Business Hours
The workweek in Turkey runs from Monday to Friday. Banks, government
offices and majority of corporate offices open at 9 AM and close at 5
PM.
Public Holidays
There are two types of public holiday in Turkey: Those fall on the same
day each year; and the religious festivals which change according to the
lunar calendar and, therefore, fall on different dates each year.
1 January, 23 April, 1 May, 19 May, 30 August, 28 & 29 October
Eid (Ramadan): 8-11 September 2010
Greater Eid: 15-19 November 2010
Visas
Visas are easily obtained upon arrival to the airport and are required
for citizens of most countries.
Electricity
220V. European standard round two-pin sockets.
Health Services
Cities and major touristic towns have a selection of private
international and public hospitals with good standards.
Food
As with many Mediterranean nations Turkish food is very healthy, fresh
and enjoyable.
Water
Tap water is chlorinated and, therefore, safe to drink. However, it is
recommended that you consume bottled water, which is readily and cheaply
available
Communications
Turkey has three GSM operators, with all of them offering 3G services
and almost over 95% coverage over the country. Internet service is
available all around the country.
International Dial Code
+90
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