At a Glance
Turkey:
Population: 63 million
Size: 779,452 square kilometers
Language: Turkish, Kurdish
People: Turks (85%), Kurds (12%), other Islamic peoples, Armenians, Jews
Religion: Muslim (99%)
Time: Greenwich Mean Time plus two hours. When it's noon in New York, it’s 7pm in Turkey.
Currency: Currency is the Turkish Lira. Exchange small amounts of Turkish Lira at a time to compensate for inflation. Banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. ATMs are becoming more widespread.
Electricity: 220 volts. Make sure to acquire an adapter plug with round prongs.
