Turkey
Antalya is Çok Güzel (Very Beautiful!)
In Turkish, "çok güzel" means "very beautiful." It's an expression of enthusiasm used to admire beautiful things, beautiful people and beautiful actions. At night, Antalya's old town casts a...
An Authentic Turkish Scrub-down
Do you have memories of being bathed as a child? Lovingly but painfully scrubbed down until you were sure a layer of skin (and dignity) has been entirely shed. Love it or hate it, be ready to...
The Middle East has old traditions, cultural expectations and long-inherited customs and expectations of both men and women. Learn these traditions to connect with locals and have a more easeful and...
Opt for the Green Tour of Cappadocia, Turkey
The tour companies of Cappadocia color code their tours. There are Blue, Red and Green Tours. Each tour encompasses different stops. We opted for the Green Tour because it covered the largest...
A Breathtaking Balloon Ride in Cappadocia, Turkey
In the earlier morning twilight, a glow of the impending sunrise begins to outline the mushroom shaped rocks of Gorëme in gold. As I stare out of the van window, my heart races with a combination...
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| Capital | Ankara |
| Currency | Turkish Lira (TRY / ₺) |
| Language | Turkish |
| Timezone | UTC+03:00 |
| Current time | 7:42am |
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| Population | 80,845,215 |
| Phone prefix | +90 |
| Driving side | right |
Emergency numbers
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| Police | 112 |
Electricity
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Socket types | C, F |
