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About Turkey:
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Europe and the Middle East, suspended between the new and
the
long-established, Turkey retains a disconcerted balance of both east and
west, representing a cultural mix with many discrepancies and
contradictions.
Modern city boutiques and exotic bazaars clamour for customers, the
weekly
tolling of church bells interrupts the daily call of the muezzin, and
Roman
ruins and the beginnings of Christianity compete for attention with the
history of the Ottoman Empire and modern secularity. |
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Capital: |
Ankara |
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Currency: |
The official
currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was
introduced on 1 January 2005.
(1 GBP =
2.5571 TRY
at April 08) |
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Flights: |
Flying
time:
Flight are available to Turkey's major airports throughout
the year and to the tourist destinations in high season. |
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Health: |
No reciprocal agreement between UK and Turkey.
Medical facilities and standard of health care are not high
in state hospitals and private health insurance is
recommended. Modern facilities exist in private hospitals in
Ankara and Istanbul. |
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Average property prices: |
One bed
apartment ...............
Two bed apartment ..............
Three bed Villa .....................
Four bed Villa ....................... |
£46,000
£69,000
£110,000
£138,000 |
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Visa: |
A Visa is
needed for any time up to 3 months. Available at point
of entry for around £10. For stays of longer than 3
months a residence permit will be needed from local Police
headquarters. |
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Climate: |
Although Turkey is situated in a geographical location where
climatic conditions are quite temperate, there are
significant differences in climatic conditions from one
region to the other. While the coastal regions enjoy milder
climates, the inland
Anatolia plateau
experiences a dryer climate with hot summers and cold
winters with limited rainfall. |
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Language: |
Turkish is the
official language, but English is widely understood in the
main tourist areas.
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