| Turkey is a huge, geographically
and culturally diverse country, sharing borders
with Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Nakhitchevan,
Iran, Iraq and Syria. It has almost 8,400
Km of coastline and several mountain ranges,
the highest peak being 5165 m (Mount Ararat).
Due to its size, Turkey enjoys a variety of
climates, changing from the temperate climate
of the Black Sea Region, to the continental
climate of the interior, to the Mediterranean
climate of the Aegean and Mediterranean coastal
regions.
With its large range of mountains, forests,
lakes, rivers, flora and fauna, Turkey is
an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. The opportunities
for activities such as cycling, trekking,
horse-riding, skiing and white water rafting
are endless in this uncrowded country covering
814.578 square kilometers, and between the
lush greenery of the Black Sea Coast and
the hot, dry Mediterranean coast, there
are a multitude of landscapes to choose
from. With more than 100,000 years of history,
Turkey is also rich in culture and ancient
sites, which together with its natural beauty
make this country a fascinating place to
explore.
Religion: Although Turkey is 99%
Moslem, it is a secular state that guarantees
complete freedom of worship to non-Moslems.
Language: The official language
is Turkish, but English is widely spoken
and understood.
Climate: temperate; hot, dry summers
with mild, wet winters; harsher in interior
Capital: Ankara
Country Code: +90
Currency: New Turkish Lira (TRY)
1 US Dollars = 1.42 TRY approx. (changes
as per the daily exchange rate)
1 TRY = INR 31.18 approx. (changes
as per the daily exchange rate)
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