COUNTRY FACTS
Straddling the European and Asian continents and surrounded by the Black, Aegean and
Mediterranean Sea, Turkey is located mainly in Western Asia. Founded in 1923 from the vestiges
of the Ottoman empire, Turkey’s cultural influences draw from: Greek, Persian, Roman and
Byzantine empires. The country’s heritage icons, such as its palaces, mosques and churches are
best showcased in cosmopolitan Istanbul.
- Best Time to Visit: April-May; September – mid November
- Capital: Ankara
- Primary Language: Turkish
- Currency: Turkish lira
- Must Visit Places: Istanbul, Antalya, Bosporus, Mardin, Konya
- Must Try Food: Mezze, Manti, Karnıyarık