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Currency in Turkey
New Turkish Lira (TRY; symbol YTL) = 100 New Kurus (Ykr). Notes are in denominations of YTL200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of YTL1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 New Kurus.
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Turkey is situated on an area where Europe meets Asia. To its north the Black Sea and to the West is the Aegean Sea. The neighbouring countries of Turkey are:
Greece
Bulgaria
Russia
Ukraine
Romania
Iran
Syria
Iraq
And to the northwest on the other side of the Black Sea:
Georgia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Turkey is divided up by two narrow straits, First Dardanelles, which connects The Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara. The second strait dividing up Turkey is the Bosporus which separates Europe and Asia.
The Government of Turkey is Republican parliamentary democracy.
In the early 13 th century Ottoman Turks first started to conquer the Turkish and Mongol areas along the eastern borders of Byzantium. Ottoman rule spread to the Balkans and they captured Constantinople in 1453 and two centuries after that the Ottomans stormed the gates of Vienna. During the peak of the Ottoman Empire, it spread from the Persian Gulf to the far west of Algeria.
As a result of the 600 year span of the Ottoman Empire, there has been a huge amount of cultural influence in the Mediterranean, including Islamic art, architecture and literature - the Ottoman Empire was an extremely powerful empire one of the greatest in the Mediterranean area.
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Expats who relocate to Turkey often find wonderful contradictions that are part of a daily life that flawlessly connects the ancient and the modern: chic boutiques and exotic bazaars; church bells and Muslim muezzins, Roman ruins and Ottoman architecture alongside modern glass buildings.
Turkey's population is approximately 75 million people, 99% of whom are Muslim. However Istanbul has a significant minority of Jewish Turks in comparison to the rest of the country.
The Capital, Istanbul is Turkey's most popular city and the centre where country's cultural and business capital lies.
Turkey offers something for anyone who wishes to explore the country, from its historical sites, to its beaches, clubbers, shopping addicts, historians, archeologists and everyone in between will find something they love about Turkey .
Part in Oriental Asia and part in Europe, Istanbul is an exciting city with bustling markets, beautiful royal palaces, modern art and entertainment for the city's locals and visitors.
The ancient region of Cappadocia in Turkey's centre is famous around the globe for its volcanic rock houses with their fairy chimneys. Southern Turkey's 'Turquoise Coast' is a sun-worshiper's heaven, with its numerous beaches and coves. Finally for those interested in ancient history the ancient cities of Troy and Ephesus are essential to visit!
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If you are looking to work in Turkey, you must apply for a work permit at least a month prior to arriving in the country. A job must already be in place for you and your employer must give you a written job description. where you are required to send a valid passport with a valid visa application and a letter from your employer.
Application forms require information about your:
Place of residence
Type of company you intend to work for and also
Information on that company.
Information about previous work experience, education and the nature of your assigned job
Any other relevant information
The employer will do most of the work, and submit all documents to the Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security. Where work permits are usually issued for one year to three years, and can be renewed. Certain jobs require a specific application, i.e. for a teacher, jobs in the health sector and jobs in the entertainments sector. Some may need additional documents or letters of recommendation.
Student Visa
Foreigners who wish to study in Turkey are required to obtain a Turkish student visa. Applications must be to an embassy or consulate which is not in Turkey. First you must be accepted into a college or university and you must have documentation to prove it.
You are required to send:
A valid passport
Application Form
Letter of acceptance
Moving Pets - If you moving your pets to Turkey be aware that there is a limit on the number of animals you are allowed to import. You will be required to submit the following:
International Health Certificate signed by your government
