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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) |
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Turkish baths & Marmaris resorts
Stay in luxury Turkey villas to appreciate the thermal spas near Izmir on the glorious Aegean Coast, the Bursa thermal spas and the famous Marmaris thermal... Turkish baths
Touring the Aegean Coast
The Aegean Coast of Turkey can be broken down into 3 areas. You can enjoy North Aegean tourism and Troy, the central Aegean coast and south Aegean... the Aegean Coast
Turkish food
Turkish food specialities are rich in flavour, aromatic and also healthy. Turkish food is a source of national pride with influences thousands of years old.... Turkish food
Troy & the Trojan Horse
Lovers of mythology and literature will adore visiting Troy and relaxing in Turkey villas. This legendary city is romantic, picturesque and full of legends... Troy & the Trojan Horse