About Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

General

• How can I find some information about the Turkish Flag and the National Anthem?
• Where can I obtain quick facts about Turkey?
• What time is it now in Turkey?
• What is the area code for any telephone number in Turkey?
• Where can I find out the zip code of an address in Turkey?
• Where can I find conversion tables for temperature/weight/speed?
• What is the current population in Turkey?
• How can I locate a business in Turkey?
• Where can I find contact information of some major hospitals in Turkey?

VISIT TURKEY

• Where can I find visa information?
• How do I get official information about Turkish Customs?
• How is the weather in the city I plan to visit in Turkey?
• How can I plan my travel to Turkey?
• How can I convert the foreign currency I have into Turkish Lira?

TURKISH GOVERNMENT

• Where can I find biographical information about the Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer?
• Where can I find biographical information about the Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the current administration? Who were the former Presidents of the Republic of Turkey?
• Where can I find the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey?
• Where can I obtain background information on the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of the Turkish Republic?
• How do I get information about the election system in Turkey?
• How can I find some selected bilateral agreements of the Turkish Republic?
• Where I can find the list of Turkish diplomatic representations abroad?
• How can I find a brief overview of Turkish-U.S. relations?

TURKISH ECONOMY

• How can I find information on the Turkish budget system?
• What are the main economic indicators of Turkish economy?
• Where can find statistics on Turkey?
• How can I get information on the recent development programs in Turkish economy?
• How does the Central Bank of Turkey function?
• How can I obtain information on foreign trade of Turkey?

EDUCATION IN TURKEY

• Where can I get a brief overview of the current educational system in Turkey?
• How can I get education statistics on Turkey?
• How can I learn more about the higher education system in Turkey?
• How can obtain a list of Turkish universities both public and private?

TURKISH SOCIETY & VALUES

• Where can I find contact information of some major non-profit organizations in Turkey?
• How can I find Turkish associations in the U.S.?
• Where can I find population and development indicators for Turkey?
• How do I know more about arts and culture in Turkey?

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS

• Where can I find official background information on the Turkish media?
• How can I find a compiled list of newspapers and magazines in Turkey?
• How can I find a compiled list of television and radio stations in Turkey?
• What are the major news sources in Turkey?
• How do I know more about copyright issues in Turkey?
• How can I find information on the National Library of Turkey?