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The Guide to Turkey section of this site offers a wealth of general Information on Turkey and Living in Turkey. If you are considering buying a home in Turkey take a look through this section to learn vital information about your potential new home or investment location.

Astride two continents, Turkey is a country of contrast and beauty. As the cradle of civilisation and with a varied landscape, it has much to offer both the visitor and investor.

Often called the gateway to the East, Turkey is not only a bridge between continents but also between nations and civilisations.

Both the country and its capital city, Istanbul is in the unique position of lying on two continents. The Bosphorous separates the eastern part of the city from the west.

Turkey covers an area of 814,578 sq km, roughly the size of Texas in the USA, of which 790,200 sq km are in Asia and 24,378 in Europe. The European part of Turkey is called Thrace, while the Asian part is Anatolia or Asia Minor.

The coastline is more than 8,333 km long.

Turkey borders eight other countries with Bulgaria lying to the northwest, Greece to the west, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan to the northeast, Iran to the east and Iraq and Syria to the southeast.

The country is separated into seven geographical regions: the Black Sea region, Marmara, the Aegean region, the Mediterranean region, South eastern Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia and central Anatolia.

The Mediterranean and the Aegean regions are at the heart of the tourist industry. The irregular coastline means there are many coves and little peninsulas, ideal for yachting. The charming town of Bodrum, home to the ancient Greek historian Herodotus and once a stronghold of the crusaders, lies on one of these peninsulas.

If you are interested in hiking, Fethiye is the starting point of the Lycian way (a 311 mile footpath through the Tekke peninsula). However for the less energetic, Fethiye boasts the most beautiful beaches in Turkey.

Colourful and diverse, Turkey is a country with landscapes ranging from snow capped mountains to oak and pine forests, wide green meadows and large lakes.

Turkey has something to offer everyone, even winter sports in the Uludag region,

The climate is a Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet and cold winters, though conditions can be much harsher in the more arid interior

With more than 70,000,000 people, Turkey would seem to be crowded, yet the country is so vast that there are large uninhabited areas. 99% of the population of Turkey is Muslim but it is a secular state that assures complete freedom of worship to non-Muslims. The Turkish language is spoken by 90% of the population.

Turkey is rich in folklore and traditions that have been kept alive for centuries due to the characteristics of the Turkish people.

While in Turkey you should make time to try a Turkish bath (Hammam) it is a never to be forgotten experience. Bath houses have existed since medieval times and are an integral part of the culture.

Information Required When Travelling to Turkey

Visa Requirements For Foreigners:	Visas are required for the citizens of the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America These can be obtained at the port of entry and last for three months
Vaccinations:	No vaccinations are required for visitors from European countries
Time Zone:	Turkey is 2 hours ahead of GMT
Electricity:	220 volts, throughout Turkey. Two pin plugs are used
Weights and Measures:	Metric system.
Tel. Dialling Code:	00 + 90 + area code + tel no.

Information Required When Travelling to Turkey

Visa Requirements For Foreigners:

Vaccinations:

Time Zone:

Electricity:

Weights and Measures:

Tel. Dialling Code: