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Capital:
Ankara
Population:
73,193,000
Currency:
Turkish lira (TRL), New Turkish lira (YTL)
Religions:
Muslim 99.8% (mostly Sunni), other 0.2% (mostly Christians and Jews)
Government:
republican parliamentary democracy
Languages:
Turkish (official), Kurdish, Dimli (or Zaza), Azeri, Kabardian
Climate:
temperate; hot, dry summers with mild, wet winters; harsher in interior
Phone Code:
90
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Wander through the ruins of classical cities, haggle for bargains in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and go underground in Cappadocia. This comprehensive guide shows you the real Turkey.
- Soak up the sun - laze on the beaches of the Aegean, Black Sea and Mediterranean Coasts
- Taste the food - try meze, kebaps, seafood and Turkish delight
- Take a hike - climb Mt Nemrut, trek the Kackar Mountains or do a city walking tour
- Meet and greet - mix with the locals using our invaluable language chapter
- Find your way - our 112 detailed maps will take you where you want to go
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Further Turkey Resources
Turkey Sightseeing [web site] Tourism Turkey [web site]Click here for the full range of Turkey web resources
