Practical information
Capital
Ankara
Major towns and cities
Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, Diyarbakir, Bodrum, Konya
Official languages
Turkish
Population
71.52 million
Currency
Turkish lira (TL)
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Time zone
UTC +2 (+3 in summer)
Country code
+90 +area code +number of the person you are calling
Tourism & local way of life
Climate
Mediterranean climate in the south. Temperate climate in the North.
Best time to visit
May to October
Partenaires
: The social network for expats living in Turkey
: Guides and services for expats living in Turkey