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Overview

Turkey, officially known as the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. It shares borders with eight countries and is surrounded by three different seas.

Turkey - Quick Facts

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Languages

Turkish

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Continent

Asia

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Population

82.00 million

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Capital City

Ankara

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Best Time to Visit

April to May and September to November

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Drinkable Tap Water

No

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Religion

Islam

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Plug Type

Type F

Safety

Overall Safety

6.5/10

Solo Female Travel

6.0/10

LGBTQ Safety

5.0/10

Travel Advisory

Level 2 - Exercise increased caution

Turkey is generally safe for travel, but caution should be exercised due to occasional political unrest and potential for terrorism.

Remember to get your travel insurance! Our recommended insurer is SafetyWing

Budget

Currency

₺ - Turkish lira

Cost of Living

$$$$$

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