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Founder
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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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National Anthem
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Istiklal Marşı
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Capital
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Language
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Turkish
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Government
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Parliamentary Republic
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President
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Abdullah Gül
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Prime Minister
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
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Surface Area
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779.452 sq km
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Population
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~75 million
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Longest River
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Kızılırmak 1355 km |
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Highest Mountain
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Mt Ararat (Ağrı Dağı) 5137 m
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Main Cities
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Currency
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TL (Turkish Lira)
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Geographic Coordinates
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39 00 N, 35 00 E
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Time Zone
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GMT +2
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Electricity
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220 volts AC
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VISAS
A passport is required of all visitors.US visitors can purchase a single entry 90-day sticker visa at
the port of entry for $20 cash.Canadian visitors can purchase a single entry 3 months sticker visa at the port of entry for $60 or £45
Visa Information For Foreigners
Visa Fees at Border Gates for 2009
Visas and Application Requirements
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WASHINGTON TURKISH EMBASSY
Address: 2525 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, N.W WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008
Telephone: 00 1 202 612 67 00 (9 HAT) 00 1 202 612 67 01
Fax: 00 1 202 612 67 44
http://washington.emb.mfa.gov.tr
CANADA
TURKISH EMASSY
Address: 197 WURTEMBURG STEET OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1N 8L9 CANADA
Telephone: 00 1 613 789 40 44 - 789 34 40
Fax: 00 1 613 789 34 42
http://ottawa.emb.mfa.gov.tr
Turkish Missions in Your Country
COMMUNICATIONS
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USEFUL NUMBERS |
| Directory Assistance | 118 |
The international dialling code (to): 0090, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code
A yellow PTT sign indicates the post offices. Central
post offices are opened from 08.00 till 24.00. Others are opened till
17.00. Phone cards must be purchased to use at public telephones.
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| International Operator | 115 |
| Collect Calls | 131 |
| Emergency | 112 |
| Fire | 110 |
| Police | 155 |
| Gendarme | 156 |
BUSINESS HOURS
Monday through Friday is the normal working week.
| Banks | 8a.m. - 12p.m. and 1:30p.m. - 5p.m |
| Shopping | 9a.m. - 20p.m |
| Public Offices | 9a.m. - 12p.m. and 1p.m. - 5:30p.m |
PUBLIC & RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
National Sovereignty and Children's Day (23 April)
Ataturk Commemorations and Youth Sports Day (19 May)
Victory Day (30 August)
Republic Day (29 October)
New Year's Day (1 January)
Banks and government offices away from resorts are closed during holidays
WATER
Tap water is potable but bottled water is advisable as tap water is highly chlorinated,taste is a little unnatural.
