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ABOUT
TURKEY
Where East Meets
West!!!
Turkey
is one of the most popular and exciting holiday destinations
in the Mediterranean which welcomes back visitors year after
year. The warmth of people, the magnificent turquoise sea,
endless historical sights and delicious traditional cuisine
are just a few things that attract visitors each year.
The People:
Turkish people, whom many speak English, are very warm and
friendly and are renowned for their hospitality. One of the
best ways to reward the hospitality you undoubtedly will
receive is to speak a few words of Turkish. They are very
proud of their nationality and culture and will see your
attempts to speak the language as a compliment and sign of
respect.
COUNTRY
PROFILE
Country:
Turkey
Language:
Turkish
Currency:
New Turkish Lira
Population:
65.000.000(est)
Major
Festivals: National Youth
and Sports Day(19th May), Victory Day(30th
August), Republic Day(29th October)
Time
Difference: 2 hours ahead
of the United Kingdom
Electricity:
220 Volts
Customs:
400 Cigarettes, 50 Cigars, 1kg Tobacco.
Flight
Time: Approximately 4
hours from the United Kingdom
Flights
From: Birmingham, Bristol,
Cardiff, Edinburgh, Exeter, Gatwick, Glasgow, Humberside,
Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich,
Belfast, Doncaster, Nottingham East Midlands.
Eating
Out: Local Spirits and
beer £1, a typical meal approx. £6 - £8.
Best
Buys: Gold and leather,
silverware, woven goods, spectacles etc.
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