Information About Turkey
Turkey (Turkiye) is a large country (almost 302.000 square miles) with a fairly large population (85m). It is bordered by eight countries and surrounded by the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Seas.
Turkey’s history spans millennia, beginning with some of the world’s earliest human settlements in Anatolia. Turkey’s modern republic was founded in 1923 under the visionary leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Ankara serves as its capital, while Istanbul is its most populous and diverse urban area.
Türkiye
Where East Meets West in Timeless Tradition and Vibrant Culture
Population: 85m
Language: Turkish
Capital: Ankara
Currency Information: Turkish Lira
Visa Requirements: See Project Visa
Driving: on the right
Calling code: +90
Internet TLD: .tr
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Visiting Türkiye
Warm hospitality is a hallmark: offering tea or coffee to visitors embodies friendship and respect.
For travellers, Türkiye presents an abundance of attractions. Istanbul’s skyline which is dominated by the domes of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace recalls its Byzantine and Ottoman past.
Along the Turquoise Coast, Antalya and Bodrum have clear blue waters, sandy beaches, and vibrant nightlife. Lesser-known gems such as the lush tea plantations of Rize and the rugged Taurus Mountains appeal to eco-tourists, hikers and nature lovers.
Travel and Transport
National Airline: Turkish Airlines
Main Airports: Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya, Ankara, Izmir
Trains: Trains
Buses: Wanderu, Catching a Bus in Türkiye
Road Networks: Turkish Highway System, AA Driving Advice in Türkiye
Recommended Hotels & Accommodation in Turkey
Cities in Turkey
Antalya
Kusadasi
Ankara
Istanbul
Tours, Places to See, Things to Do
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