Turkey is a land rich with history and beauty. Home to some of the world’s greatest civilizations, Turkey is at the intersection of two very different continents. İstanbul, on the land bridge that connects Europe and Asia, is the infinitely intricate and surprisingly seductive progeny of three thousand years of migrant history. Though resolutely secular by government decree, Turkish life is graced by the religious traditions of its 99% Muslim population. Tourists cram İstanbul and the glittering western coast, while Anatolia (the Asian portion of Turkey) remains a backpacker’s paradise of alpine meadows, cliffside monasteries, and truly hospitable people.
Official Name: Republic of Turkey. Form Of Government: Republican parliamentary democracy. Capital: Ankara. Major Cities: İstanbul, Adana, Bursa, Gaziantep, İzmir. ...more
Finding work in Turkey is tough, as the government tries to restrict employment primarily to Turkish citizens. Foreigners seeking jobs must obtain a work visa, which in turn requires a permit issued ...more
Flights: Atatürk Havaalanı ( IST; ☎ 663 6400), is 30km from the city. Buses (3 per hr. 6am-11pm) connect domestic and international terminals. To get to Sultanahmet from the airport, take the HAVAS ...more
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