General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Ankara |
| Country | Turkey |
| Currency | Turkish Lira |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.8% |
| Gdp | $815.28 billion |
| Size | NA |
| Population | 84.3 million |
| Population density | NA |
| Kids per female | 1.72 |
| City population | 72.5% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | NA∘C |
| Summer | NA∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Turkish |
| Population able to read | 98.6% |
| Population with a college degree | 23.6% |
| Population able to speak english | 17.9% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 45.6 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Turkish Airlines |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $30/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.10/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $8000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 37.76/MBits |
| Tld | .tr |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 83.7% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C, Type E |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Trendyol |
| Supermarket | Migros |
| Pharmacy | Eczacıbaşı |
| Drugstore | Watsons |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Kebap | Grilled meat skewers | 5-10 |
| Döner | Shaved meat cooked on a vertical spit | 3-5 |
| Lahmacun | Turkish pizza with minced meat and vegetables | 2-3 |
| Köfte | Meatballs | 4-6 |
| Pide | Turkish flatbread with various toppings | 3-5 |
| Börek | Pastries filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables | 2-4 |
| Baklava | Sweet pastry made with layers of filo dough, nuts, and honey | 3-5 |
| Güllaç | Dessert made with layers of filo dough and milk | 4-6 |
| Lokum | Turkish delight | 2-4 |
| Ayran | Yogurt drink | 1-2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Coffee | Strong, bitter coffee brewed in a cezve (small pot) | 2-3 |
| Turkish Tea | Black tea served in small glasses | 1-2 |
| Ayran | Salty yogurt drink | 1-2 |
| Şalgam | Fermented turnip juice | 2-3 |
| Boza | Fermented millet drink | 2-3 |
| Raki | Anise-flavored liquor | 3-5 |
| Efes Beer | Popular Turkish beer | 3-4 |
| Tuborg Beer | Another popular Turkish beer | 3-4 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Delight | A sweet, chewy confection made with sugar, starch, and flavorings | $5-$10 per box |
| Turkish Coffee | A strong, dark coffee brewed in a cezve (copper pot) | $10-$15 per bag |
| Turkish Tea | A black tea brewed in a samovar (double-boiler) | $5-$10 per box |
| Turkish Carpets | Hand-woven carpets made with wool or silk | $100-$1,000+ |
| Turkish Ceramics | Hand-painted ceramics with intricate designs | $20-$50 per piece |
| Turkish Jewelry | Gold and silver jewelry with traditional Turkish motifs | $50-$200+ |
| Turkish Evil Eye | A blue glass amulet believed to protect against the evil eye | $5-$10 each |
| Turkish Lamps | Hand-blown glass lamps with intricate designs | $20-$50 each |
| Turkish Backgammon | A traditional board game played with dice and checkers | $10-$20 per set |
| Turkish Delight | A sweet, chewy confection made with sugar, starch, and flavorings | $5-$10 per box |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| National Sovereignty and Children’s Day | April 23 | Commemorates the opening of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in 1920 |
| Labour and Solidarity Day | May 1 | Celebrates the international labour movement |
| Youth and Sports Day | May 19 | Commemorates the landing of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Samsun in 1919, which marked the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence |
| Victory Day | August 30 | Commemorates the Turkish victory in the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922 |
| Republic Day | October 29 | Celebrates the foundation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Hürriyet |
| Online news | Habertürk |
| Tv | TRT 1 |
| Radio | Radyo 1 |