Information about Turkey
Population: 75,627,384 (est. 2013)
Capital: Ankara 4,338,620 inhab.(2011)
Official Languages: turkish
The national flag of Turkey is Turkish AirLines (TK)
Main cities: Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Izmit, Konya, Bursa, Adana, Gaziantep, Antalya
According to your nationality, before planning your trip, please check with the embassy or consulate of Turkey in your country of residence, if you need Visa in order to enter the country. Make sure to have the health insurance required and the valid passport, as well.
In addition to passport and visa, if you plan to travel to Turkey, whether for business or pleasure, we suggest to review the following information: International Airports - Airport Safety Rules - baggage allowance, size and weight restrictions - Most visited cities - Driving in Turkey - Electricity - Time Zone - Business hours - National Holidays - Weights and Measures - Rules of Etiquette and Commercial Practices
Currency: Turkish lira (TRY)
Time Zone: (GMT+2) Summer Time (GMT+3)