Language: Turkish. English and German are widely spoken in major cities.
Capital: Ankara
Currency: Turkish Lira (TL). Available in the following denominations: Banknotes: 1, 5,10,20,50 &100 TL Coins: 1, 5, 10, 25 & 50 kuruş and 1 TL . Usually, cash can be exchanged without charging commission in exchange offices, banks or hotels.
Time Zone: EET (UTC+2)
Driving: You can drive in Turkey with an international driving licence.
Visa: Depending on your nationality, most probably your stay as a tourist is limited up to 3 months (for one entrance). For tourist visas, there is no need to apply in advance or to fill in any forms. If you are flying to Turkey, you will buy your visa at the Turkish airport on arrival.
Climate: Turkey has a typical Mediterranean climate of hot summers and mild winters. July and August are the hottest months with temperatures around 29°C. The humidity is a little high during summer in these regions.
Electricity : Turkey has 220 V power system.
Water: Although tap water is chlorinated and, therefore, safe to drink, it is recommended that you consume bottled water.
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