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       With its population of 73 m, Turkey is the 17th largest economy in the world in terms of GDP size and the population of Istanbul alone is larger than that of 19 EU countries. More than half of the Turkish population are below the age of 28 and the country has the fourth largest number of Facebook users in the world, highlighting a favourable demographic profile and unique growth potential.       This young population is one of...
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Legal Issues

   Doing BusinessLegal IssuesThe Turkish legal framework offers a level playing field to foreign investors and domestic companies. Foreign ownership is unrestricted, with no pre-entry screening requirements.     Turkey’s investment legislation is simple and complies with international standards, while it offers equal treatment for all investors. Recent amendments to the existing law improve Turkey’s investment environment still furth...
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Population Statics

   The population of Turkey is 73.722.988 on December 31, 2010.In 2010, while population size of 53 provinces out of 81 was increased, population size of 28 provinces was decreased.     Population of localities are determined by taking into account the population obtained from the Address Based Population Registration System (ABPRS), which was established in 2007 and is updated by the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs (GDPCA)...
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Privatization

   The Privatization Board of Turkey (Turkish: T.C. Başbakanlık Özelleştirme İdaresi Başkanlığı), founded in 27 November 1994, Law No.4046, is a government structure under Prime Minister of Turkey. It is responsible for the privatization process of public sector companies.     When it comes to “Privatization in Turkey”, we are talking about a comprehensive and a radical programme. 15 years ago, it was just a controversial idea. ...
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Education in Turkey

   The basic structure of the Turkish national education system is outlined in Basic Law on National Education (Law no. 1739). This system can be summarized as fallows     General Structure of the Turkish Educational System The basic structure of the Turkish national education system is outlined in Basic Law on National Education (Law no. 1739). This system can be summarized as fallows: Pre-school education, which is optional, aims at cont...
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Tourism Offices in Turkey

Turkey Tourism Information OfficesName City Adress Phone/Fax/ Web / email Name City Adress Phone/Fax/ Web / email Sakiraga Tourism Information Office ADANA Inside the Airport Tel: (322) 436 92 14 Fax: (322) 436 92 14 Gurbulak Tourism Information Office AGRI Gurbulak Border - GURBULAK Tel: (472) 321 20 09  Fax: (472) 321 20 89 Guzelyurt Tourism Information Office AKSARAY Kaymakamlik Binasi Kat:1 Tel: (382) 451 21 49 Fax: (382) 321 20 89 Ihlara Tourism Information Office AKSARAY...
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Climate in Turkey

   Although Turkey is situated in large Mediterranean geographical location where climatic conditions are quite temperate, diverse nature of the landscape, and the existence in particular of the mountains that run parallel to the coasts, result in significant differences in climatic conditions from one region to the other. While the coastal areas enjoy milder climates, the inland Anatolian plateau experiences extremes of hot summers and cold winters with limited rainfall...
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Time Zones

   Turkey is located on the GMT+2 Zone of the world. First table indicates the time zones of the countries in the world. Second table indicates the time difference of several countries to Turkey...     USA - LOS ANGELES -10 USA - CHICAGO -8 USA - HOUSTON -8 MEXICO -8 USA - NEW YORK -7 CANADA -7 ARGENTINA -5 BRAZIL -5 PORTUGAL -2 ICELAND -2 IRELAND -2 UNITED KINGDOM -2 BELGIUM -1 AUSTRIA -1 GERMANY -1 LUXEMBURG -1...
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Why visit Turkey ?

   There are a lot off reason for visiting in Turkey ; Turkey is a country located at a point where the 3 continents of the old world (Asia, Africa and Europe) are closest to each other and where Asia and Europe meet. Because of its geographical location, Anatolia 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 ...
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İstanbul

   Area: 5.712 km² Population: 7.309.190 (1990) Traffic Code: 34     "There, God and human, nature and art are together, they have created such a perfect place that it is valuable to see." Lamartine's famous poetic line reveals his love for Istanbul, describing the embracing of two continents, with one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe.  Istanbul, once known as the capital of capital cities, has many unique features. It...
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Antalya

   Area : 20.815 km² Population : 1.132.211 (1990) Traffic Code : 07     South of the majestic Taurus Mountains, lie the shores of the Mediterranean Sea with its beaches of fine sand, its vistas of uncommon beauty, its many ancient ruins, its hidden coves and alluring vacation getaways. Here history and mythology are inseparably intertwined and there are many legendary stories that prove this fact. Let us briefly share two of them. The mons...
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DESTINATIONS

      Aegean Coasts Foça Manavgat-Side Avanos Göreme Marmaris Alanya Hacı Bektaş Midyat Antalya Harput Milas Ayvalık Hasankeyf Mudanya Bergama İskenderun Nemrut Bodrum İstanbul Pamukkale Çeşme İznik Safranbolu Doğubayazıt Kale Selçuk Edremit Kapadokya Serik Eğirdir Kaş Tarsus Erdek Kemer Ürgüp Fethiye Köyceğiz Yalvaç Finike Kuşadası
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Night life in Istanbul

   At first sight nightlife in Turkey might look like its equivalent in any other country in the world. However, beyond the bars, night clubs, restaurants and discos there’s a lot more variety awaiting the visitor as this short review shows.     Let’s start with Istanbul, the capital of night life in Turkey. Start the evening with a meal in a restaurant – go to Kumkapi, where you have a good selection of fish restaurants spread...
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Turkish Traditional Sports

Cirit Games This traditional game is a team event, involving two teams of horsemen, who throw wooden javelins at each other to score points. During the Ottoman period it became a popular war game demonstrating the bravery of its participants, with competitions held in the Hippodrome in Istanbul. Despite its popularity, it was banned in 1826 by Sultan Mahmut II, who considered it to be too dangerous. Although it was still played regularly until about 50 years ago, now it is only played in a few r...
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Frontier Formalities Turkey

   Nationals of the following countries can enter Turkey with a valid passport; a-visa is not required     PASSPORTS AND VISAS  1) Nationals of the following countries can enter Turkey with a valid passport; a-visa is not required:  a) Up to 3 Months  Germany, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Morocco, Fiji, Finland, France, Granada, Iran, Switzerland, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan,...
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FACTS for VISITIORS

      WELCOME TO TURKEY Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and lakes that offers the vacationer a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life. From April to October, most places in Turkey have an ideal climate that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquility of mountains and lakes. Turkey also has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasures from 13 successive civilizations spanning 10,000 years. Ev...
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