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| Area (sq km): | 780,580 | |
| Population: | 69,660,559 | |
| Nationality: | Turkish, Turk |
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| Local Name: | Turkiye | |
| Language: | Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic |
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| Time Zone: | +2 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 lira = 100 kurus | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Ankara | |
| Dialling Code: | +90 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .tr | |
| Religion: | Muslim | |
| Climate: | Mediterranean, Mountain |
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| Government: | Parliamentary Democracy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 8.30-12.00, 13.30-17.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Ankara(ESB), Antalya(AYT), Istanbul(IST) |
Turkey villa and holiday events archive
Konya Mevlana dance festival
Stay in holiday villas in Konya and uncover a dance is as old as the universe itself. In honour of the Sufic saint Mevlana, over one million people arrive... the Mevlana Whirling Dervishes Festival
Oil wrestling
Turkey has a long history of honouring its warriors, amongst their bravest and most revered are their wrestlers. If you like oil wrestling, the week long... the Oil Wrestling Festival in Turkey
Camel Wrestling Festival
The Camel Wrestling Festival is a hugely popular event in the winter months in Turkey. Rent Turkey villas and stay near Selcuk where close to 100 prize... camel wrestling
Istanbul Music Festival
Each year since 1973, the people staying in Turkey holiday villas often partak in the Istanbul International Music Festival. It has continued to grow and... Istanbul Music Festival