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Turkey - PRACTICAL INFORMATION |
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Currency
The currency is the Turkish pound which ISO code is TL (TURK LIRASI). The Turkish currency is a very fluctuating currency. Concerning the exchange, it is recommended to the turists to rather take some dollars than their own currency (more profitable). As for credit cards, there are many cash dispensers. Credit cards VISA, EUROCARD etc. are accepted.
Business hours
Banks open from 8.30 AM to 12 AM and from 1.30 PM to 5.30 PM Monday to Friday.
Transportation
Road
It is absolutely not advised to drive in the city: the traffic is very dense and driving is extremely dangerous. It is better to take a taxi, including for short distances. In that case, collective taxis are a good compromise.
Rail
The domestic railroad company connects together the main cities of Turkey. Buses, which cover pretty much all the territory, are cheaper and comfortable. Trains do not come close to the service offered by buses. But it can be pleasant, and shrewd, to spend the night in a coach "by navigating" quietly towards Izmir, Istanbul or Ankara.
Internet
The Internet suffix is:
.tr
Basic conversation guide
Yes = evet
No = hayir
Thank you = te, sekkurler; te, sekkur ederim.
The official language of Turkey is Turkish which is spoken by about 90% of the population. English as well as German and French are also used in commercial fields. As far as international trade is concerned, English is the most frequently used language. Moreover, there are about 30 languages in Turkey as well as other Altaic languages. There are also minorities speaking Greek, Armenian, Bulgarian, Albanish or Georgian. Finally, Turkish is the common language used by the organisms of State.
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January 2004
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