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Travel Guide - Turkey
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Turkey is geographically, politically and officially part of two continents - Europe and Asia. The smaller northwestern portion (Thrace) is part of Europe, while the larger portion (Anatolia) is part of Asia.
Founded in 1923 after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey is home to spectacular mountains, superb beaches and antiquities of all descriptions.
This fascinating country is a very popular tourist destination and one of the most intriguing countries on the planet.
| Capital |
Ankara |
| Population |
73,197,000 |
| National Day |
29 October |
| Religion |
Muslim |
| Currency |
Turkish Lira - TL |
| Languages |
Turkish (official), Kurdish, Arabic |
Climate
The Mediterranean and Black Sea coastal areas experience mild, and somewhat rainy winters. Inland, the higher elevations experience much colder winters, with snow in the mountains. Summers are mostly hot and dry along the coast, with cooler conditions inland.
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