Turkey

INTRODUCTION

Turkey home to some of the greatest empires in history. Istanbul, or Constantinople, is the country's largest city. It was also home to the Christian capital during the Roman Empire and became capital of the Eastern Empire. It was also one of the last Roman cities to fall to invaders. There are also other spots to see in Turkey. You can spend time along its waterfront on either the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. Ankara is the country's capital and governmental center. However, this city might not be the warmest place to visitors. The Republic of Turkey is a Eurasian country with its Eastern and Western traits. It also spans two continents. The seas which surround the country on three sides are the Black Sea, the Aegean and the Mediterranean.

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Turkey has borders with Georgia, Armenia, Nakhichevan and Iran to the east, Bulgaria and Greece to the west and Iraq and Syria to the south. Throughout history, Turkey, due to her location, her important strategic position, and her extensive coastline, makes her a neighbor to the entire world.

Major Cities

Ankara

Istanbul

HISTORY

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Climate: In summer you will find Turkey is hot, hot, hot. Winter is still hot though not so bad and wet.

Capital: Ankara

Languages: Turkish

Power: 230 V, 50 Hz

Time Zone: DST +0300 UTC

Currency: Lira - Currently 1 TRL = 0.0000008 USD

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