Turkey
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.
Quick Facts
Languages
Turkish
Continent
Asia
Population
82,003,882.00
Capital City
Ankara
Best Time to Visit
April to May and September to November
Drinkable Tap Water
No
Religion
The main religion in Turkey is Islam, with the majority of the population being Sunni Muslims. There are also small communities of Christians and Jews.
Plug Type
Type F
Safety
Travel Advisory
Travelers are advised to exercise increased caution when traveling to Turkey due to terrorism and arbitrary detentions.
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
Places to Visit in Turkey
Places coming soon for Turkey
Experiences
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