Turkey's country profile

Turkey's country profile: connecting Asia and Europe, with mountains near the sea.

Anyone who first meets Turkey knows its superior geographical position: connecting Asia and Europe, with mountains near the sea. This kind of land has always been full of stories. It is both ancient and young. Turkey is close to the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea, spanning Europe and Asia. Its beautiful scenery is as pleasing as its carpet. Its unique geographical location and pleasant climatic conditions make Turkey a paradise for tourists.

Modern buildings with different shapes, magnificent and solemn mosque calling ceremony tower, cross-sea bridge leaping over Bosphorus Strait, Trojan ruins in Homer's Epic, Capadocia, a world wonder, Kush Lake, a bird-watching resort, beautiful hot springs in yalova, and rich cultural relics make Turkey enjoy the reputation of "tourist paradise". Turkey's Ankara sheep is world-famous, and people entertain guests with roast whole sheep. Turks attach great importance to dress and love to catch up.

Turkey has a rich and changeable geographical environment. If you run through it from east to west, you can experience its long and cold winter. You can see the mountainous areas covered with silver and snow all year round, the white birch blooming in spring on the highlands, and you can also experience the cool long summer and see the rivers gurgling.

In the steppe, bare hills and endless wheat fields are connected. With the sun's irradiation, this wheat field sometimes presents a vast purple carpet, sometimes gives off gray light, and in a blink of an eye, it turns into warm colors and golden gray, which is varied.

Population:

81 million, with an average age of 31 (all young workers! )

Turks account for more than 8%, Kurds account for about 15%, Turkish is the national language, and 99% of the residents believe in Islam, of which 85% are Sunnis and the rest are Shiites (Alawites); A few people believe in Christianity and Judaism.

Economy:

G2 countries rank 17th in GDP and 13th in average purchasing power (there is a "money" way for economic development! )

Since the Orthodox Party came to power in 22, Turkey has increased investment in infrastructure construction, continuously improved the investment environment to attract foreign investment, vigorously developed foreign trade, and made great achievements in economic construction. From 23 to 215, the total economic output of Turkey increased from 34.9 billion US dollars to 72 billion US dollars. The per capita national income increased from US$ 4,559 to US$ 9,261. In 217, the gross domestic product was US$ 769.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3%, and the per capita gross national product was US$ 9,647.

central location:

across Europe and Asia, part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Turkey's geographical position is so superior that it has advantages on land, sea and air. It is unique and unique. In today's world, it is difficult for any big country to bypass Turkey's geographical advantage. Turkey is located at the junction of Europe, Asia and Africa, connecting Asia, Europe and Africa. Historically, Turkey has always been the only way for East-West trade.

Education:

Free basic education, and there are 18 universities in Turkey, which have modern campuses and facilities (in line with high-tech information). There are many international schools in Turkey, most of which are located in Ankara or Istanbul. These schools focus on some foreign courses, including international bachelor's degrees.

However, international schools have higher tuition fees, but most universities can offer scholarships. The teaching language is generally English, but there are also many international schools where the teaching language is German or French. There are fewer students in each class, more foreign teachers (teachers' mother tongue is generally English), and there are more extracurricular development courses, which can help children develop in an all-round way.

Recommended school:

The British International School Istanbul (BISI) was established in 28, with 649 students from 55 countries, aged between 2 and 18. The school offers a revised British national curriculum, IGCSE and IB.

Istanbul International Community School (IICS), founded in 1911, is one of the oldest international schools in the world, ranging from kindergarten to middle school, aged 3-18. The school offers a complete IB course, with more than 55 students from more than 6 countries, and most teachers are native English speakers.

Tarabya British Schools (TBS) in Tarabya is offered to students aged 4-19. Except Turkish and culture, all subjects are taught in English, and double degree certificates are provided. After graduation, students can choose Turkish universities or universities in any country in the world.

medical treatment:

advanced medical system, relatively low medical expenses, and postoperative care can rank among the top five in the world (don't worry about supporting the elderly in the future)

There are many private and public hospitals in Turkey, which enjoy a high reputation in the local area, among which ophthalmology, hair transplant, dentistry, cardiology and beauty are the most popular, and medical facilities are sound. If there is medical insurance, it is almost free to see a doctor in a public hospital.

In order to get medical insurance, some workers only need to pay 5% of their salary as insurance premium every year, and low-income people can get green medical insurance card for free, so they can enjoy all national medical insurance and enjoy medical insurance without paying any other fees. Compared with the medical expenses of the same facilities in other European regions, Turkey is the cheapest.

recommended hospital:

Istanbul: Cerrahpasa tip fakultsi

Ankara: hacettepe tip fakultsi

Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey

Istanbul (Turkish:? Stanbul) is Turkey's political, economic, cultural, financial, news, trade and transportation center, a world-famous tourist attraction and one of the bustling international metropolises.

located at the eastern end of the Balkan Peninsula and on the west bank of the southern mouth of the Bosporus Strait, it has an extremely important strategic position as a transportation hub in Europe and Asia.

1. It is the most populous city in Europe, with 15.7 million people (11 million in Paris).

2. It is the commercial and cultural center of Turkey, accounting for 31% of Turkey's total GDP.

3. The first university was founded by Theodosius II in 425, and an Istanbul University was established in 1453 (followed by many famous universities).

4. There are many public and private libraries, such as the Kepu Lily Lyu Library, which was built in 1677, and has a collection of early publications of the Ottoman Empire and handwritten works of art for more than 1, years.

5. There are more than 4 museums, more than 2 churches and more than 45 mosques in Istanbul, and there are thousands of hotels and other tourism-oriented industries serving vacationers and visiting professionals.

in November 218, the ranking of world cities was released, and Istanbul entered the ranks of first-tier cities in the world.

the best travel time

April-October is the tourist season in Turkey, but the spring and autumn in major cities such as Istanbul are the most suitable seasons for sightseeing. Every year, the temperature is moderate from April to May and September to October, and there is neither sultry in August nor cold in winter.

the sky is clear and clear, suitable for taking pictures. If you want to go to Mianbaobao and try to avoid too many people, the best season is December. At this time, there is no strong sunlight reflection, there are not too many tourists, and the temperature is slightly lower but not very cold. The most special thing is the strong contrast between ice and fire on the mountain below, which will be a rare experience.

dressing guide

the climate in different parts of turkey varies greatly. Generally speaking, the temperature in spring and autumn is moderate, so it is enough to wear a single coat. Add a coat or a thin sweater at night. It is hot in summer, so thin clothes are more suitable. Pay attention to sun protection. Girls can bring a scarf (you need to wear a long skirt/trousers to enter the mosque). If you go to Cappadocia in spring and autumn (and want to take a hot air balloon), you must bring clothes to keep out the wind.

Weather reference

Aegean Sea and Mediterranean coastal areas: Mediterranean climate, hot in summer and cold in winter. In fact, the season suitable for swimming is very short

Malakhei and the northern Aegean Sea coastal areas are from June to September, and the southern Aegean Sea and Mediterranean coastal areas are from April to October.

Coastal areas of the Black Sea: It is cool in summer, mild in winter and abundant in rainfall. Wear thin cotton shirts during the day and sweaters at night.

Central Anatolia: Grassland climate, hot and dry in summer and cold in winter.

East Anatolia: It is snowy all the year round, cold in winter and cool in summer.

southeast Anatolia: it is hot in summer and mild and rainy in winter.

language

Turkish is the only official language. As a tourist city, English is the most commonly used foreign language in Istanbul.

common expressions

hello: mehr hahbah.

nice to meet you: Memnun oldum.(mem noon oll doom).

please: Lütfen. (Luet fen).

thank you: Te? ekkür ederim.（teh shek uer eh der eem）。

yes, it is: Evet.(eh vet).

no, it's not: Hay? r.（Hah yuhr）。

excuse me: Bakar m? s? n? z? （bah kar muh suh nuhz）。

excuse me: zür dilerim.（? zuer di lay reem）。

goodbye: Ho? akal? n.（Hosh cha kaluhn）。

I can't speak Turkish: yi] Türk? e konu? am? yorum.（[E yee] Tuerck-che conusha-me-yoor-uhm）。

can you speak English? ? ngilizce biliyor musunuz? （literally, "Do you know English?" ）。

how much: ka? para? （koch pa rah）。

cheaper: ucuz(oo juuz).

History

Turkey has long been a place that tourists all over the world yearn for because of its long history, important archaeological sites in the world, beautiful natural landforms and environment, and eclectic multiculturalism. Turkey is rich in tourism resources, with two of the seven wonders of the world: the Temple of Artemis and the tomb of Ruth Mausoleum in Mao Se. In addition, the architectural relics left by the Eastern Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire are treasures of world architectural art, yalova Hot Springs and Kush.

Since prehistoric times, Turkey has been a melting pot of different races and cultures. Since the 11th century AD, Turkic ethnic groups have entered from the east, bringing with them new elements of mixed-race Mongolian in the Mediterranean, which has had a decisive influence on the ethnic composition of this country. Turkish is the mother tongue of more than 86% of the population in this country.

other major ethnic minorities are Kurds and Arabs. Kurdish is the mother tongue of Kurds. About 11% of the population speaks this language, mainly in rural areas in the east and southeast. The Arabic-speaking population accounts for about 2%, mainly in the southeast of Anatolia. Almost all Turks are Muslims, mainly Sunnis, and a small number of Christians and Jews mainly live in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir.

Turkey has a long and rich cultural tradition based on Persian, Arabic, Byzantine, Ottoman and Western civilizations. The most important reform in Kemal is to restore the use of Turkish to replace Arabic and reduce the influence of Islam on the country.

Religion and culture

Turkey is a country that combines tradition and modernity. Although they attach importance to the traditional culture represented by Islam, the process of modernization is also very high. They stressed that "attaching importance to the traditional culture represented by Islam does not mean that we are going back to the Middle Ages. On the contrary, Turks have always looked forward. Among the so-called Islamic countries, Turkey has the highest degree of modernization, which undoubtedly benefits from Turkey's proper handling of the relationship between traditional culture and modernization."

A religious sociologist once pointed out that on the issue of Islam, Turks are different from Arabs, Persians and Kurds, and Turks have always been. He drew the author's attention to the fact that "up to now, none of the terrorists who blew themselves up in European and American countries, including Turkey, are Turks"

Turkey is an Islamic country, and its work and rest schedule is the same as that in the west, except that it is necessary to take off its shoes and be quiet when entering the mosque, and its domestic atmosphere is very free, which is quite different from other Islamic countries in the Middle East.

Turks are hospitable and courteous. Small gifts can enhance the friendship between new friends. Most Turks above the middle class consider themselves Europeans.

English is not common in Turkey. Except for sightseeing hotels, restaurants or shops, it is best to have a Turkish translation for business negotiations.

Turks have great respect for their founding father, General Kemal, and all companies and government agencies hang pictures of Kemal.

Etiquette

Waving your hand is the most common greeting etiquette. It is impolite to point your index finger or toe at anyone, and blowing your nose in public is also considered a very rude performance. In addition, male and female couples should not show too much intimacy and make indecent actions in public.

Tourists can wear whatever they like in Turkey, but swimsuits are only worn on beaches or swimming pools. Smoking is not restricted in general occasions, but smoking in cinemas, theaters, buses and shared taxis is prohibited.

When Turkey expresses "evet", it nods forward to express "hahyur"-when it nods backward, it frowns upward or raises its eyebrows. Sometimes Turks even say "‘tsk'" to express "no". In contrast, if you shake your head left and right, it means "I don't understand" and raise your hand to.

In big cities, tourists are allowed to take photos, but in more rural areas, it is necessary to ask the photographed person before taking photos and get permission, especially when the photographed object is a woman wearing a headscarf.

Turkish house purchase naturalization/passport project

Under the new bill, only $25, is needed to purchase real estate. Among all the immigration projects of house purchase in the world, the country has the largest and lowest investment amount, short investment time in real estate, high rental income and stable return. After three years, it can be sold without holding it permanently, and a family can obtain a Turkish passport by purchasing a real estate of more than $25, in Turkey.

Application conditions:

1. No language, education requirements.

2, over 18 years old.

3. Complete the statutory investment of USD 25,.

4. Deputy applicant: spouse+children under the age of 18.