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About Turkey
Turkey - General Information
| Population: |
67 million (that is 17 million more than in England!) |
| Religion: |
Majority are Sunni Muslims, rest are mainly Christians and Jews |
| Capital: |
Ankara |
| Time: |
GMT +2 |
| Passport Requirements: |
Full UK Passport |
| Visa Requirements: |
Obtainable on arrival £10.00 note per person required. |
| Currency: |
New Turkish Lira (YTL) - roughly £1.00 = 2.5 YTL (check latest currency figures at http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi) |
| Banks: |
0830-1200 then 13.00 to 17.00 Mon-Fri |
| Emergency Services: |
Dial 112 |
| Electricity: |
220 volts AC: 50HZ |
| Water: |
Drink bottled water |
| Tipping: |
Typically 10% |
But did you know that Turkey ……………
- Is known as the Cradle of Civilisation
- Was known as Asia Minor
- Witnessed the first known Human Rights Declaration in 1463 - the rest of the world joined in 485 years later
- Is the birthplace of King Midas
- Is the birthplace and home of St Nicholas (Santa Claus)
- Is the birthplace of St Paul
- Is the final resting place of the Virgin Mary
- Was the centre of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires
- Provide 70% of the world's hazelnuts
- Is where Noah's Ark landed (Mount Ararat in Northern Turkey)
- Is the location of 2 of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World - The Temple of Artemis and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
- Has 280 TV channels
- Is in Asia AND Europe
- Is said to have provided the water for the Garden of Eden via the Euphrates and the Tigris rivers.
- Is the location for the City of Troy
- Had the first ever beauty contest - Aphrodite v Hera v Athena. Poor Paris had to judge the competition!
- Had the first ever church built - St Peter's in Antioch
- Introduced tulips to Holland
- IS A FANTASTIC PLACE TO SPEND A HOLIDAY!!
Generally speaking, the Turks are a warm and friendly people who will make your stay here memorable. The country, with its stunning coastline, beaches, historical sites and glorious natural wonders, make Turkey a brilliant place to spend your holiday.
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