Country Profile of Turkey
Discover Turkey’s diverse landscapes, rich culture and history, and modern developments in this comprehensive country profile.
Official Name:
Republic of Türkiye
Founder:
Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK
Date of Foundation:
October 29, 1923
Capital:
Ankara
Language:
Turkish
Religion:
The population is 99% Muslim
Area:
814.578 km²
Currency:
Turkish Lira ₺
Geographical Coordinates:
Eastern Meridians 26 and 45 and Northern Parallels 36 and 42
Time Zone:
Gmt +3
Coastal Borders:
Mediterranean Sea in the south, Aegean Sea in the West and Black Sea in the north
Climate:
Altough Turkey is located in a geographic region, where climatic conditions are moderate, different natural vegetations and mountains extending parallel to the coastlines lead to significant inter-regional climatic conditions. Therefore, travelers ae advised to obtain information on the climate and weather conditions in advance.
Largest Cities:
İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Bursa, Antalya
Electricity Network:
The power rating applicable throughout Turkey is 220 V AC, 50 Hz.
Standart continental plugs with two terminals are used.
International Telephone Code:
+90
Cell Phone Use:
There are two wave bands: 900 MHz and 1800 MHz. Local GSM operators have prepaid calling cards.
Public Holidays:
- 23 April, National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
- 1 May, Labor and Solidarity Day
- 19 May, Commemoration of Atatürk and Sports Day
- 30 August, Victory Day
- 29 October, Republic Day
Religious Holidays:
Ramadan and Sacrifice Festivities
Internet Suffix:
.tr
Emergency Call Numbers:
- Medical Emergency:112
- Fire Bridage: 110
- Traffic and Police: 112
- Gendarmerie: 156
- Coast Guard: 158
- Forest Fire: 177
- Health Info: 184
- Ministry of Culture and Tourism Communication Center: 176
Websites:
T.R. Ministry of Culture and Tourism
www.ktb.gov.tr
T.R. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
www.mfa.gov.tr
T.R. Ministry of Health
www.saglik.gov.tr
General Directorate of Security
www.egm.gov.tr
Turkish State Railways
www.tcdd.gov.tr
İzmir Metropolitan Municipality
www.izmir.bel.tr
İzmir Bird Paradise
www.izmir.ormansu.gov.tr
İzmir Natural Life Park
www.izmirdogalyasamparki.org.tr
