Turkey Visitor Informationshttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/feed/atom.html2020-12-25T15:38:25ZJoomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content ManagementTransportations2009-04-17T18:37:49Z2009-04-17T18:37:49Zhttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/transportations.htmlTayyar Akdeniztayyarakdeniz@hotmail.comPassports & Visas2009-04-17T18:34:52Z2009-04-17T18:34:52Zhttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/passports-a-visas.htmlTayyar Akdeniztayyarakdeniz@hotmail.comEconomy2009-04-17T18:33:55Z2009-04-17T18:33:55Zhttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/economy.htmlTayyar Akdeniztayyarakdeniz@hotmail.com<p><img style="float: right;" mce_style="float: right;" src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/topkapi_palas.jpg" mce_src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/topkapi_palas.jpg" alt="economy" width="325" align="right" height="123" />Agriculture plays an important role in the economy of Turkey, which has signed a Customs Union Agreement with the European Union. Turkey is self sufficient in food production and produces enough surpluses for export as well. Leading industries include the processing of agricultural products, metallurgy, textiles and manufacturing of automobiles and agriculture machinery. With the increased development of summer and winter resort. Turkey is becoming a major European tourist destination, The tourism industry earns an average annual income of more than $ 7 billion U.S. for the Turkish economy, and this amount is increasing yearly.</p><p><img style="float: right;" mce_style="float: right;" src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/topkapi_palas.jpg" mce_src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/topkapi_palas.jpg" alt="economy" width="325" align="right" height="123" />Agriculture plays an important role in the economy of Turkey, which has signed a Customs Union Agreement with the European Union. Turkey is self sufficient in food production and produces enough surpluses for export as well. Leading industries include the processing of agricultural products, metallurgy, textiles and manufacturing of automobiles and agriculture machinery. With the increased development of summer and winter resort. Turkey is becoming a major European tourist destination, The tourism industry earns an average annual income of more than $ 7 billion U.S. for the Turkish economy, and this amount is increasing yearly.</p>Government2009-04-17T18:32:50Z2009-04-17T18:32:50Zhttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/government.htmlTayyar Akdeniztayyarakdeniz@hotmail.com<p><img style="float: right;" mce_style="float: right;" src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/turkish%20government.jpg" mce_src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/turkish%20government.jpg" alt="Turkish Government" width="218" align="right" height="178" />The Turkish Republic is based on a secular, democratic, parliamentary system. The Council of Ministers headed by the prime minister, governs the nation along with a popularly elected Grand National Assemble. All citizens gain the right to vote at the age of 18.</p><p><img style="float: right;" mce_style="float: right;" src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/turkish%20government.jpg" mce_src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/turkish%20government.jpg" alt="Turkish Government" width="218" align="right" height="178" />The Turkish Republic is based on a secular, democratic, parliamentary system. The Council of Ministers headed by the prime minister, governs the nation along with a popularly elected Grand National Assemble. All citizens gain the right to vote at the age of 18.</p>Electric/water2009-04-17T18:32:03Z2009-04-17T18:32:03Zhttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/electricwater.htmlTayyar Akdeniztayyarakdeniz@hotmail.com<p><img style="float: right;" mce_style="float: right;" src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/elektric.jpg" mce_src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/elektric.jpg" alt="Electric" width="135" align="right" height="151" />220 volts a.c. thought Turkey Voltage is clearly marked on all hotel outlets.</p> <p>Tap water: water is chlorinated and potable in all cities, but bottled water is advisable.</p><p><img style="float: right;" mce_style="float: right;" src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/elektric.jpg" mce_src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/elektric.jpg" alt="Electric" width="135" align="right" height="151" />220 volts a.c. thought Turkey Voltage is clearly marked on all hotel outlets.</p> <p>Tap water: water is chlorinated and potable in all cities, but bottled water is advisable.</p>Cuisine2009-04-17T18:31:02Z2009-04-17T18:31:02Zhttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/cuisine.htmlTayyar Akdeniztayyarakdeniz@hotmail.comMuseums & Archaeological Sites:2009-04-17T18:29:55Z2009-04-17T18:29:55Zhttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/museums-a-archaeological-sites.htmlTayyar Akdeniztayyarakdeniz@hotmail.comReligion:2009-04-17T18:28:29Z2009-04-17T18:28:29Zhttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/religion.htmlTayyar Akdeniztayyarakdeniz@hotmail.com<p><img style="float: right;" mce_style="float: right;" src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/mosque.jpg" mce_src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/mosque.jpg" alt="mosque " width="160" align="right" height="214" />The populations are 99% Moslem. Turkey is secular state and recognizes freedom of worship. It is the only country in the world in which Mosques, churches and synagogues have peacefully for centuries. </p><p><img style="float: right;" mce_style="float: right;" src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/mosque.jpg" mce_src="http://folktours.com/images/stories/site_pictures/mosque.jpg" alt="mosque " width="160" align="right" height="214" />The populations are 99% Moslem. Turkey is secular state and recognizes freedom of worship. It is the only country in the world in which Mosques, churches and synagogues have peacefully for centuries. </p>History2009-04-17T18:27:26Z2009-04-17T18:27:26Zhttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/history.htmlTayyar Akdeniztayyarakdeniz@hotmail.comClimate2009-04-17T18:26:01Z2009-04-17T18:26:01Zhttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/climate.htmlTayyar Akdeniztayyarakdeniz@hotmail.comLanguage/ Currency2009-04-17T18:20:07Z2009-04-17T18:20:07Zhttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/language-currency.htmlTayyar Akdeniztayyarakdeniz@hotmail.comLocation / Populations2009-04-17T18:16:23Z2009-04-17T18:16:23Zhttp://folktours.com/facts-for-visitors/location-populations.htmlTayyar Akdeniztayyarakdeniz@hotmail.com