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Turkey

Travelling thereFly into Istanbul’s Atatürk International Airport (IST) or cross overland by car, bus or train though the last option may not be practical or fast.
Capital cityAnkara.
Population79.866 million.
ReligionWhile there is no state religion, the majority identify as Muslim.
LanguageTurkish.
CurrencyTurkish lira (TRY).
ClimateThe coast along the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas has a typical mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild to cool, rainy winters. The coast bordering the Black Sea has a temperate oceanic climate, rainy through the year with warm, wet summers and cool to cold, wet winters.
TransportBuses are the main mode of transport even between towns as the railway system is not very extensive. Within towns the options are dolmuş (minibuses), taksi dolmuş (shared taxis), metros and trams.
Best time to travelSpring (March to mid-May) is the best time to visit Turkey as the temperatures are moderate and the daylight hours are longer. It is also peak season.
What to wearSmart casual in the cities and casual at the seaside but both sexes should definitely cover up to visit any religious sites or mosques. However, in rural Turkey, women tend to dress much more modestly in long skirts, salwar (baggy trousers) and cotton headscarves.
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