Turkey
PRACTICALITIES
Currency
Turkish lira (TL)Official languagesTurkishTimeGMT + 2Calling code+90Area codesAdana: 322, Ankara: 312, Bursa: 224, Gaziantep: 342, Istanbul: 212Internet TLD.trShoppingGenerally shops in tourist areas are open everyday from 9:30am to 7pm. Shops located outside tourist areas may be closed on Sunday.National holidays
| New Year’s Day |
January 1 |
| National Sovereignty |
April 23 |
| Commeration of Atatürk |
May 19 |
| Victory Day |
August 30 |
| Ramadan Feast |
movable feast |
| Republic Day |
October 29 |
| Sacrifice Feast |
movable feast |
National dishKebab – small pieces of roasted/grilled meat (usually lamb or beef), served with bread, tomato and yoghurt sauce Pide – Turkish pizza, round and flat bread with cheese, minced meat and vegetablesMant – small dumplings with meat, cheese or cabbageImam bayld – ‘the Imam fainted’, a dish made of eggplants, onion, garlic, tomatoes and meatBörek – a pie filled with cheese, minced meat and potatoesBaklava – sweet pastry made of nuts, pistachios, honey and yufkaElectricityTurkey’s electricity runs on 220V/50Hz. Passport/VisaCitizens of Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Vatican do not need visa for stays up to 3 months.Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia and Romania do not need visa for stays up to 2 months.Citizens of Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Ukraine and UK should obtain sticker-type visas to enter Turkey.Citizens of Bulgaria, Cyprus and Slovenia should obtain a visa to enter Turkey.Useful numbersAmbulance: 112: Gendarmerie: 156Fire Brigade: 110Police: 155