Rahim Tabet | Februari 14, 2016 |
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Turkey
Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye) is a country partly in Asia and partly in Europe (transcontinental state). Turkey is bordered by Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Turkey's capital is Ankara. A number of major cities in Turkey: Istanbul (Istanbul), Izmir, Bursa, Antalya, Konya and Adana.
Under the territory of Turkey is also the unrecognized state of Northern Cyprus are included.
Travel and holidays to Turkey
Turkey is a country with a long history. This can be seen in many ancient towns, monuments and buildings. Turkey's landscape is very mountainous. There are several mountain areas, some of which extend beyond the 5000 meters and eternally covered with snow. On the coast you will find many seaside resorts and sandy or pebble beaches where you can practice perfect water sports like diving and sailing. Tourists often come to the coast and the historic buildings. Many historical buildings are still intact. There are tourists who come for skiing or for medical procedures. Medical interventions in Turkey quite cheap, and the doctors are known to be very professional and advanced.
Official Name: Republic of Turkey
Continent: Europe and Asia
Surface: 783 562 km²
Capital: Ankara
Population: 74,724,269 inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 5137 m (Ararat)
Distance (Amsterdam - Ankara): 2,539 km
Flight Duration: about 3 hours and 30 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: All travel to be discouraged some areas in Turkey.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
May, June, September and October are the best months to travel to Turkey. In those months, you have the best chance of summer temperatures without suffering from mass tourism.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Turkey. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Turkey falls in several climate zones. The north has a maritime climate, the middle east a continental climate and the South a Mediterranean climate. Temperatures during the summer months around 30 degrees and during the winter months around 15 degrees. Inland, temperatures drop during winter months to freezing. As one goes further east, there is less chance of precipitation
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Turkey can be found on our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Turkey visit Climate Info.
Language
Turkish is the official language in Turkey. In addition, there are, among others Kurdish, Arabic and Armenian spoken.
Want free or from Turkish translate? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a valid identity card or passport valid for at least 8 months for visa application. On arrival by car is a passport compulsory.
A visa is required. You can apply online through the official website evisa.gov.tr (credit card) or by Visa Turkey (iDeal / transfer). This visa is valid for 90 days within a period of 180 days.
Note: As of November 1, 2014 it is no longer possible to obtain a visa on arrival !.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Turkey: turkije.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in Turkey: turkije.nlambassade.org.
Turkish Embassy in Netherlands: lahey.be.mfa.gov.tr.
Turkish consulates in the Netherlands: turkishconsulate.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To retrieve a visit to Turkey (excl Istanbul, Western Turkey and the Turkish Riviera) is recommended to one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Turkey (excl Ankara, Antalya, Izmir, Bursa, Ephesus, Istanbul, İzmit, Konya and Troy) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
In Turkey will be paid by the new Turkish lira (TRY). The euro is used in many places.
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Turkey can be found on our ATMs page.
Turkish lira's order simply through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
In Turkey, it is one hour later than in the Netherlands.
Local time, date, time zone and exceptions of Turkey, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Turkey you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within Turkey provide directions.
Electricity
In Turkey the same plugs and sockets are used in the Netherlands.
More information on electricity in Turkey is available on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 155
- Fire: 110
- Ambulance: 112
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Turkey can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Turkey visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Turkey ending in .tr.
Official websites of Turkey: goturkey.com and welkominturkije.nl.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Turkey is 0090 or +90.
Want to call from Turkey to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Turkey.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Turkey.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Turkey.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Turkey.
Public holidays and school holidays
The national holiday of Turkey falls on October 29 (Republic Day).
All other holidays in Turkey, visit Beleven.org.
All school holidays in Turkey can be found in the school of Eurydice.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Turkey? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Turkey, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Turkey?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Turkey before.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Turkey can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Turkey is available on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Turkey.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Tulips officially come from Turkey?
... Yogurt is a Turkish invention?
... The word Turk "strong" means?
... Turkey only introduced in 1934 surnames?
... More than 180 million people speak Turkish?
... Santa Claus does not come from Spain but from Turkey?
Under the territory of Turkey is also the unrecognized state of Northern Cyprus are included.
Turkey is a country with a long history. This can be seen in many ancient towns, monuments and buildings. Turkey's landscape is very mountainous. There are several mountain areas, some of which extend beyond the 5000 meters and eternally covered with snow. On the coast you will find many seaside resorts and sandy or pebble beaches where you can practice perfect water sports like diving and sailing. Tourists often come to the coast and the historic buildings. Many historical buildings are still intact. There are tourists who come for skiing or for medical procedures. Medical interventions in Turkey quite cheap, and the doctors are known to be very professional and advanced.
Continent: Europe and Asia
Surface: 783 562 km²
Capital: Ankara
Population: 74,724,269 inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 5137 m (Ararat)
Distance (Amsterdam - Ankara): 2,539 km
Flight Duration: about 3 hours and 30 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: All travel to be discouraged some areas in Turkey.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
May, June, September and October are the best months to travel to Turkey. In those months, you have the best chance of summer temperatures without suffering from mass tourism.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Turkey. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Turkey falls in several climate zones. The north has a maritime climate, the middle east a continental climate and the South a Mediterranean climate. Temperatures during the summer months around 30 degrees and during the winter months around 15 degrees. Inland, temperatures drop during winter months to freezing. As one goes further east, there is less chance of precipitation
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Turkey can be found on our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Turkey visit Climate Info.
Language
Turkish is the official language in Turkey. In addition, there are, among others Kurdish, Arabic and Armenian spoken.
Want free or from Turkish translate? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a valid identity card or passport valid for at least 8 months for visa application. On arrival by car is a passport compulsory.
A visa is required. You can apply online through the official website evisa.gov.tr (credit card) or by Visa Turkey (iDeal / transfer). This visa is valid for 90 days within a period of 180 days.
Note: As of November 1, 2014 it is no longer possible to obtain a visa on arrival !.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Turkey: turkije.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in Turkey: turkije.nlambassade.org.
Turkish Embassy in Netherlands: lahey.be.mfa.gov.tr.
Turkish consulates in the Netherlands: turkishconsulate.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To retrieve a visit to Turkey (excl Istanbul, Western Turkey and the Turkish Riviera) is recommended to one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Turkey (excl Ankara, Antalya, Izmir, Bursa, Ephesus, Istanbul, İzmit, Konya and Troy) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
In Turkey will be paid by the new Turkish lira (TRY). The euro is used in many places.
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Turkey can be found on our ATMs page.
Turkish lira's order simply through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
In Turkey, it is one hour later than in the Netherlands.
Local time, date, time zone and exceptions of Turkey, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Turkey you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within Turkey provide directions.
Electricity
In Turkey the same plugs and sockets are used in the Netherlands.
More information on electricity in Turkey is available on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 155
- Fire: 110
- Ambulance: 112
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Turkey can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Turkey visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Turkey ending in .tr.
Official websites of Turkey: goturkey.com and welkominturkije.nl.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Turkey is 0090 or +90.
Want to call from Turkey to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Turkey.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Turkey.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Turkey.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Turkey.
Public holidays and school holidays
The national holiday of Turkey falls on October 29 (Republic Day).
All other holidays in Turkey, visit Beleven.org.
All school holidays in Turkey can be found in the school of Eurydice.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Turkey? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Turkey, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Turkey?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Turkey before.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Turkey can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Turkey is available on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Turkey.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Tulips officially come from Turkey?
... Yogurt is a Turkish invention?
... The word Turk "strong" means?
... Turkey only introduced in 1934 surnames?
... More than 180 million people speak Turkish?
... Santa Claus does not come from Spain but from Turkey?
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