Turkey is a country located at a point where the three continents of the old world are closest to each other, and where Asia and Europe meet. Because of its geographical location, Turkey has always been important throughout history and is the birthplace of many great civilizations.

Surrounded by seas on three sides, it is covered by mountains, forests, steppes and all sorts of land variations. The genuine friendliness and traditional hospitality of the Turkish people towards visitors is justly renowned world wide.

Country includes the famous holiday cities, beautiful resorts, museums, comfortable and unique hotels, sincere people, and magnificent landscapes.

Official name: Population: Capital: Area: Language: Religion: Government: Formation: Currency:

Republic of Turkey 73 million Ankara 5 million, the center of business and culture Istanbul 12 million 780 000 Square Kilometers Turkish Muslim 98 % and other religions 2 % Precedential Republic 29. October 1923 1 Turkish Lira (TL) divided to 100 Kurus