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Turkey in Depth |
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Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and bikes that offers the vacationers
a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life. From April to October, most places in Turkey have an ideal climate
that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquility of mountains and
lakes.
Turkey also has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic
treasures from 13 successive civilizations spanning 10.000 years. Even
if you spend only a short time in Turkey, you can see a lot of this
great past.
There is no doubt that one visit will not be enough, and you will want to
come back again and again as you discover one extraordinary place after
another. All of them, no matter how different, have one thing in common:
the friendly and hospitable people of this unique country.
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General Information Travel Etiquette for Turkey When to Visit Turkey Geography History Population Language Religion Economy Tourism Agriculture Natural Resources industry Political Structure |
Turkey Business Etiquette and Culture |
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General Information
Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and bikes that offers the vacationers
a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life. From April to October, most places in Turkey have an ideal climate
that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquility of mountains and
lakes.
Turkey also has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic
treasures from 13 successive civilizations spanning 10.000 years. Even
if you spend only a short time in Turkey, you can see a lot of this
great past.
There is no doubt that one visit will not be enough, and you will want to
come back again and again as you discover one extraordinary place after
another. All of them, no matter how different, have one thing in common:
the friendly and hospitable people of this unique country.
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
Kaunos Tours. Kaunos tours is a small friendly tour operator in Dalyan in South West Turkey. Specializing in outdoor activities, we have been supplying numerous international tour operators with exciting, adventurous and custom tours for over 9 years. We have a wealth of experience and have the best local guides and equipment available. Our philosophy is customer service and quality product, with emphasis on getting to know each customer's individual needs and then surpassing their expectations.
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Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We
discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out.
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WHEN TO COME
Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts: These coasts have a typical
Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The swimming
season becomes shorter the further north one goes. Marmara and North Aegean
– June to September; South Aegean and Mediterranean – April to October.
Black Sea Coast: Warm summers, mild winters, and relatively high rainfall.
Central Anatolia: Steppe climate with hot, dry summers; cold winters.
Eastern Anatolia: Long snowy, cold winters, with mild summers.
Southeast Anatolia: Hot summer with mild, rainy winters.
Kaunos Tours. Kaunos tours is a small friendly tour operator in Dalyan in South West Turkey. Specializing in outdoor activities, we have been supplying numerous international tour operators with exciting, adventurous and custom tours for over 9 years. We have a wealth of experience and have the best local guides and equipment available. Our philosophy is customer service and quality product, with emphasis on getting to know each customer's individual needs and then surpassing their expectations.
GEOGRAPHY
Turkey is 814.578 sq km in area. The European and Asian regions are separated by the Istanbul Bogazi
(Bosphorus), the Sea of Marmara, and the
Canakkale Bogazi (Dardanelles). Anatolia is a high plateau rising progressively
towards the east, broken up by the valleys of about 15 rivers, including
the Dicle (Tigris) and the Firat (Euphrates). There are numerous lakes and
some such as Lake Van, are as large as inland seas. In the north, along the
eastern Black Sea coast run parallel to the Sea; in the south, The Taurus Mountains sweep
down almost to the narrow, fertile coastal plain.
Turkey
enjoys a variety of climates, ranging from the temperate climate of the
Black Sea region, to the continental climate of the interior, then, to the
Mediterranean climate of the Aegean and Mediterranean coastal regions. The
coastline touching the four seas that border the country is 8333 km in length.
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Channel for the current weather in Turkey.
HISTORY
Turkey has been called "the cradle of civilization" and by traveling through this historic land, tourists will discover exactly what
is meant by this phrase. The world’s first known settlement, a Neolithic city at
Catalhöyük, dates back to 6.500 B.C. From the days of Catalhöyük up
to the present, Turkey boasts a rich culture that through the centuries has
made a lasting impression on modern civilization. Being the heir to many
centuries of many cultures makes Turkey a paradise of information and
cultural wealth. Hattis, Hittites, Phrygians, Urartians, Lycians, Ionians,
Lydians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, and Ottomans
have all made important contributions to the history of the area. Ancient sites and
ruins scattered throughout the country give sufficient proof of
each civilization’s unique distinction.
Turkey also has a very fascinating recent history. Upon the decline of Ottoman Empire, a young man named Mustafa
Kemal, who was a soldier and
a great visionary, took the defeat of World War I and turned it into a
shining victory by liberating Turkey from all occupying forces. Mustafa
Kemal Atatürk formed the Republic of Turkey on October 29, 1923. He led
his country towards peace and stability that brought about tremendous economic growth and increasing modernization. Through decades of change
and growth, turkey still boasts growing success, living by Atatürk’s motto
of "Peace at Home, Peace in the World."
POPULATION
Turkey’s population is about 64 million. 40% of whom live in the
countryside. The major cities are Istanbul, Anakara (the capital), Izmir, Adana, Antalya and Bursa.
LANGUAGE
The Turkish language belongs to the Ural – Altaic group and has an affinity
with the Finno-Hungarian languages. Turkish is written in the Latin alphabet
and is spoken by at least 150 million people around the world.
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helps, dictionaries,
electronic translators,
language software and other helps for learning
a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the
country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip
more. Jim.
RELIGION
Although Turkey 99% Muslim. It is a secular state that guarantees complete
freedom of worship to non-Muslims.
THE ECONOMY
Tourism: In recent years, turkey has become a major
tourist destination in Europe. With the rapid development of both winter and
summer resorts, more and more people from around the world are able to enjoy
the history, culture, and beautiful sites of Turkey year round. From swimming
in the Mediterranean to skiing at Uludag, Turkey has something to offer every
tourist.
Agriculture: This plays a major role in Turkish economy.
The main crops are wheat, rice cotton, tea tobacco, hazelnuts, and fruit. Sheep are the most important livestock, and Turkey is one of the major cotton and wool
producers.
Natural Resources: The principal minerals extracted are
coal, chrome (an important export), iron, copper, bauxite, marble and sulphur.
Industry: Industry is developing rapidly and is directed
mainly towards the processing of agricultural products, metallurgy, textiles,
and the manufacture of automobiles and agricultural machinery.
POLITICAL STRUCTURE
The Republic of Turkey based on a secular, democratic, pluralistic and
parliamentary system, where human rights are protected by law and social
justice The Grand national Assembly is elected by popular vote,, and
the nation governed by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
You can also contact the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in
Washington, DC for additional information:
Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
2525 Mass. Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
Tel: (202) 612-6700
Fax: (202) 612-6744
Email Inquiries:
info@turkey.org
Senkron Travel is an "A group professional Travel Agency of Turkey" located in Istanbul. They have been in the tourism industry for the last 15 years. They can help you organize any type of day tours in Istanbul or package tours throughout Turkey. They also can help you find the perfect accommodations within Turkey and Istanbul through their data base of great hotels with good prices. Domestic and international flight tickets can also be purchased through their agency. They specialize in small group tours.
Travel Talk Greece and Turkey - The philosophy of Travel Talk is simple: to provide excellent value for money for budget conscious and adventurous travelers without compromising their experiences and providing quality transportation, accommodation, sight-seeing and information services. You'll be shown Turkey and Greece by the people who know it best by fully trained English speaking tour leaders. They will take you to all the important and hidden sites of the countries and give great information about every historical, cultural and natural sight. Check them out today.
Turkey Business Etiquette and
Culture - An excellent guide to business culture and
etiquette in Turkey.
Executive Planet™
provides valuable tips on business etiquette, customs and protocol for doing
business worldwide. Our guides are co-authored by experts in international
business etiquette, who are available to answer your questions on the discussion
board.
This guide to Turkey business etiquette and culture covers many aspects of doing business in Turkey. It is our goal to provide practical, accurate, and up-to-date tips on Turkey business culture and etiquette, written by experts in business consulting in Turkey. We encourage visitors to leave questions or comments on our discussion boards, moderated by experts in intercultural training and business. Click On: Executive Planet - Turkey
This guide contains the following articles:
Let's Make a Deal - negotiating tactics, the value of connections, recommended
business card style and content, business card protocol, sitting and presenting
yourself in meetings, language for brochures and promotional material, pace of
business, preferred presentation styles, final agreements, thinking styles,
adherence to company policy, and more on Turkey business culture . . .
Prosperous Entertaining - typical mealtimes throughout the day, best venues for
business entertaining, punctuality for social events, dinner table seating
etiquette, mealtime etiquette, importance of alcohol, toasting, guidelines for
hosting a banquet/social event, what foods should be served/avoided, accepting
and declining invitations, and more on Turkey business etiquette. . .
Appointment Alert! - typical vacation times, recommended appointment times,
length of the lunch hour, signals that indicate beginning or end of an
appointment, best arrival time (early, late, right on time), and more on Turkey
business culture. . . Gift Giving - recommended gifts, gifts to avoid, good and
bad colors for wrapping paper, how to present a gift to individuals and groups,
guidelines for receiving gifts, and more on Turkey business culture. . . First
Name or Title? - using titles such as 'Doctor', naming conventions to avoid,
when to use first names, and more. . . Public Behavior - how to greet strangers
and introduce yourself, the rules for men shaking hands with women, acceptable
demeanor, rules for eye contact, gestures/sayings to avoid, and more on Turkey
business culture. . . Business Dress - is dress modest, conservative, etc.,
specific dress requirements for men and women, what visitors should wear to
social functions, and more on Turkey business culture. . Conversation - welcome
and unwelcome topics of conversation, the role of compliments, the tone of voice
to be used, whether your hosts are physical or more reserved, and more on Turkey
business etiquette. For additional information, click on
http://www.executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=Turkey
