Discover Turkey
Upper-middle-income economy at crossroads of Europe and Asia. Strong tourism, textiles, automotive, agriculture.
About Turkey
Geography
Area: 783,562 sq km
- • Temperate on coast: hot dry summers, mild wet winters
- • Harsh continental interior: cold snowy winters, hot dry summers
- • Mediterranean on south coast
Government
Type: presidential republic
Capital: Ankara
Economy
Upper-middle-income economy at crossroads of Europe and Asia. Strong tourism, textiles, automotive, agriculture.
GDP: $815.3 billion
Per Capita: $9,700
Demographics
Population: 83,593,483
Languages: Turkish (official), Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, Greek
Religions: Muslim 99.8% (mostly Sunni)
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Major Cities in Turkey
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Travel Essentials
📞 Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +90
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
fire: 110
police: 155
ambulance: 112
gendarmerie: 156
⚡ Practical Info
Electricity: 220V / 50Hz / Type C, F
Driving: Right
Water: ❌ Bottled only
💰 Tipping
- • 10-15% in restaurants
- • Round up for taxis
- • 5-10 TRY for hotel staff
- • Hamam attendants: 20-30% of service
When to Visit Turkey
✅ Best Months
April, May, September, October
🔥 Peak Season
Jul-Aug (very hot, beach towns packed)
💎 Off Season
Nov-Mar (cold interior, mild coasts, great prices)
Tulip Festival in Istanbul
Istanbul Music Festival
Republic Day (Oct 29)
Whirling Dervishes festival in Konya
Top Destinations in Turkey
Cultural Tips
- 💡Remove shoes when entering mosques and homes
- 💡Dress modestly at religious sites (cover shoulders/knees)
- 💡Turkish tea offered everywhere — refusing can be rude
- 💡Bargaining expected at Grand Bazaar and markets
- 💡Turks are extremely hospitable — invitations for tea/food are genuine
- 💡Don't blow your nose at the table
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