Turkey

Turkey is a vast country located in Asia Minor and Europe. Geographically a link of Europe and Asia. The country is very rich in culture and history with remnants and civilizations of the past. Turkey deserves to be called an open air museum with the cultural and historical assets she possesses all blend in natural beauties.
 

Modern Turkey finds her roots deep in pre historic settlements, Hitite, Urartian Civilizations, Phrygian and Ionian city states, Hellenic Roman and Byzantine Art monuments and culture preceded by Seljuks and Ottomans. The mainland of Turkey is Anatolia, the place where the sun rises. In the brilliant t setting of the country Judaist, Christian and Islamic beliefs had flourished. Today the architectural witnesses of the paganistic beliefs and monotheistic religions could be visited adjacent to each other, sometimes within sometimes facing each other. The culture seeker travellers would enjoy the country with opportunities to visit the Hittite sites, Greek cities, Roman teatres, churches, mosques, synagogues, mosques, palaces.
 

As you listen to the tales of Midas, read Homeric Iliad, visit house of Virgin Mary, talk about Santa Claus, debate on Alexander the Great you recall that these prominent figures from only partial call of history in Turkey. Not to mention the many others as Heredotus, St. Paul, St. John, Strabon, Diogenes...
 

Turkey is a modern country and an integral part of Europe, member of United Nations, European Council, OECD associate member of European Community, an ally in Nato.
 

Passport/Customs
All visitors must have a valid passport. US citizens are required to have a visa. Visas can be obtained with the payment of 45 USD from the visa desks in international airports and ports.

It is stricly forbidden to take antiquities and historical treasures out of the country. Certain articles may only be exported by permission of Directorate of Museums and Antiquities.
 

Public Holidays
Jan 01    New Years Day
Apr 23    Independence & Childrens Day
May 19   Youth  & Sports Day
Aug 30   Victory Day
Oct 29    Republic Day
 

Religious Holidays
Annual Fasting Holiday End of Ramadan, Sacrifice Holiday End of Muslim Pilgrimage. Both subject to Lunar Calendar.
 

Work Hours
In general work days are Monday through Friday. Most businesses and banks are open from 9.00 am to 5.00pm. Close for lunch from 12.00 noon till 1.00 or 1.30 pm. Friday is a relgious day but businesses and shops are open. Shops may have longer hours and open through the week except Sundays.

Area
780.000 sq. km. (300.000 sq. miles)
97% in Asia, 3% in Europe.

Borders
Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Bulgaria and Greece.

Peninsula
Surrounded by Black Sea, Maramara, The Aegean and the Mediterranean.

Straits
Bosphorus, Dardanelles

Landscape
Coastal fertile lands, north south forested, central plateau, eastern mountainous.

Climate
Combination of four different: Continental, Oceanic, Mediterranean and Mountainous. Weather conditions vary according to the season and region.

Population
Over 60 milion

Capital
Ankara

Main Cities
Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Adana, Bursa

Language
Turkish main tongue. English, German, French understood.

Currency
Turkish Lira

Religion
99% Moslem, Rest Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Jewish.
 

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