Turkey
Language → Turkish
Population (around) → 85,873,714
Currency → Turkish lira (TRY) ₺
General weather Overview
The climate of the country is influenced by maritime sea air.
Summers can range from mild to scorching with minimal rainfall because of various exposures to
slopes and coats, but winters, with the exception of the northeast coast, are notably colder and
also more humid. Higher and colder mountain ranges dominate the inland, particularly in the
south and east. The temperature in coastal locations is often moderate. The climate in the interior
is continental, with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers, but the evenings are often chilly.
Cities
Ankara / Capital – Cappadocia – Antalya – Bodrum – Pamukkale – Ankara – Marmaris –
Ölüdeniz – İstanbul – Alanya – Kemer – Adalar – Mount Nemrut – Göcek
Fun facts
- 95% of Turkey's landmass is in Asia, 5% in Europe. Because of its location, Istanbul is divided into two continents. This makes Istanbul the only city in the world that was built on two continents
- Turkey has a diverse ecology of 3,500 native plant species. Turkey also has 5 unique species of mammals, more than 10 species of reptiles, and more than 50 species of freshwater fish unique to Turkey
- The national sport of Turkey is oil wrestling. Oil wrestling, also known as grease wrestling, is one of the oldest sports in Turkey. In oil wrestling, wrestlers douse themselves with oil beforehand and then face their opponent
Some popular local foods
Mantı, Köfte, Lahmacun, Menemen, Şiş Kebap, Döner, İskender
Kebab, Corba, Kuzu Tandir, Pide, Pilav (Pilaf), Dolma, İmam Bayıldı, Borek, Durum, Balik
Ekmek, Kunefe, Baklava, Lokum, Halva, Mozzaik Pasta, Kayısı Tatlısı
Some native animals:
Wolves, Foxes, Boars, Wild cats, Beavers, Gazelles, Jackals, Hyenas, Deer,
Mountain goats
Couple of reasons to visit
- Take a trip to the north of the country near the Black Sea and you'll find lush green hills, lakes, and rivers that will satisfy any nature lover. Along the Black Sea, you will find the Ayder Plateau. Compared by many to the Swiss Alps, you will find a completely different landscape and lifestyle here than in the rest of the country, making it the perfect place for those looking to relax amidst stunning natural scenery
- Pay a visit to the city of Cappadocia! Magical like no other. Experience the sight of hundreds of hot air balloons flying above the landscape, or explore the city yourself by air. The city is also known for its enchanting cave dwellings
- Istanbul is a cultural melting pot where you can be visiting thousand-year-old mosques one minute and enjoying a beer in a lively bar the next. Visit the Blue Mosque, the Galata Tower which you can climb to overlook the whole city and the Bosphorus, and the Grand Bazaar with its maze of corridors and where you get to purchase all kinds of goodies. Istanbul is a shopper's paradise
- Experience activities of a lifetime! From hiking to trekking, mountain biking, river rafting, scuba diving, windsurfing, wave surfing, kite surfing, paragliding, parasailing, skiing, jet-skiing, and even golfing
