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Total area
: 779.452 square km. (301.062 sq.miles)
Thrace
: 23.764 square km. (Europe)
Anatolia
: 755.688 square km. (Asia)
Frontiers
: Total 2.844 km.
Population
: 67.803.927 million (2000)
Provinces
: 81
Official Language
: Turkish
Religions in Turkey
: Muslim 98%; Orthodox, Gregorian, Jewish, Catholic, Protestant and other Christian sects 2%
Government type
: Republican parliamentary democracy.
Capital
: Ankara
Currency
: New Turkish Lira (YTL.-)
Flag
: Red with white crescent and a five-pointed star Proclamation of the
Republic
: 29 October 1923
Legislation
: Grand National Assembly with 550 deputies (general elections every 5 years)
Right to vote
: At the age of 18
Judiciary
: Independent, with Constitutional Court supervising conformity of laws to the 1982 Constitution. Turkish laws have been derived from various European systems, mainly, French, Italian and Swiss.
Coast
: ca. 8000 km
Regions
: Marmara, Aegean, Black Sea Region, the Mediterranean, Central Anatolia, East Anatolian, Southeast Anatolia
Highest mountain
: Ararat (5.137 m.)
Language
: Turkish comes from the Ural-Altaic group and is written in Latin script
Electricity
: 220 V
Time difference
: GMT +2
LIVING IN TURKEY
Turkey is a country of massive diversity: within just one nation you can find unlimited vibrancy and positive energy...
Those considering moving abroad to live an affordable life in the sun with views of the Med or the Aegean have thousands of kilometres of coastline to explore from south west to south east Turkey. Each particular resort has its own feel and atmosphere and it may take the individual many trips to Turkey to find their perfect spot. Possibly the best way to begin a search is by taking a trip to Turkey out of season and basing oneself in or near one of the bigger resorts such as Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris, Antalya, Alanya or Side and then going out each and every day and getting to know the real Turkey.
Younger couples might enjoy the vibrancy of resort living and benefit from the employment opportunities that present themselves in the long spring, summer and Autumn season. Older couples and retirees might like living within easy bus or car trip of large towns such as Kusadasi, Marmaris or Fethiye but enjoy the seclusion and peace and quiet of lesser explored nearby fishing ports or inland towns. Finally, for families with children for whom international schools are important then Antalya is THE place to go other than Istanbul or Ankara as it has the greatest choice of schooling and related child friendly amenities and social activities.
Whatever type of life you dream of having there’s a high chance you’ll find what you’re looking for inTurkey it’s an exciting nation on the brink of dramatic change, its government and the majority of its people are embracing Western traditions and standards without sacrificing their own culture, they welcome foreign citizens – especially those who make an effort to fit in and add to a community - and as the nation develops so it improves and month to month the standard of living in Turkey is improving.
What`s the weather like?
Warm in the winter time and with a lot less rainfall than Northern Europe. People living on the Aegean Cost enjoy 320 days of sunshine on average per year; overcoats are rare sight even in December and January. In the summer other parts of Turkey are considered to be too hot. But The Aegean part is slightly less hot then the South part of the country. Especially Antalya and Alanya area has rather humid weather. It should be noted that other parts of Turkey do not benefit from the wonderful climate enjoyed by the people living in Kusadasi and Altinkum(didim)
WHERE IS TURKEY
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