Turkey
Turkish Delight
Rich in history, bathed in sunshine, and with an air of the exotic - add to that a range of property at excellent prices, and you can see why Turkey is gaining popularity with British house buyers. Inexpensive flights make it accessible, and a low cost of living make it a “Turkish” delight once you’re there.
Aegean Coast
The Aegean coastline has long been Turkey’s overseas tourist mecca and now a property hotspot
Altinkum is a busy resort receptive to the demands of the holiday maker. The main beach in Altinkum is a large bay of golden sand with shallow water making it very popular. Watersports are plentiful here so there is always something to watch or take part in. It is a popular resort even among Turkish holiday makers. Many supermarkets are conveniently located making it easy for self-catering and buying provisions.
Further along the coast is Bodrum, also a popular holiday resort. Enchanting villages of houses painted in white trimmed with purple bougainvillea, plus miles of sandy beaches make this an attractive location and also ideal for water sports. Despite the crowds and development, Bodrum retains its charm and is steeped in history with several historic monuments such as the castle, Myndus Gate, the Roman Theatre and the Mausoleum. While the nights in Bodrum are lively and busy, the smaller villages offer cozy taverns and restaurants overlooking quiet bays.
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Country (long form)
Republic of Turkey |
Capital
Ankara |
Total Area
301,383.62 sq mi
780,580.00 sq km
(slightly larger than Texas) |
Population
65,666,677 (July 2000 est.) |
Estimated Population in 2050
86,473,786 |
Languages
Turkish (official), Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, Greek |
Literacy
82.3% total, 91.7% male, 72.4% female (1995 est.) |
Religions
Muslim 99.8% (mostly Sunni), other 0.2% (Christian and Jews) |
Life Expectancy
68.63 male, 73.41 female (2000 est.) |
Government Type
republican parliamentary democracy |
Currency
Turkish lira (TL) = 100 kurus (theoretical) |
GDP (per capita)
$6,200 (1999 est.) |
Labor Force (by occupation)
agriculture 45.8%, services 33.7%, industry 20.5% (April 1999) |
Industry
textiles, food processing, autos, mining (coal, chromite, copper, boron), steel, petroleum, construction, lumber, paper |
Agriculture
tobacco, cotton, grain, olives, sugar beets, pulse, citrus; livestock |
Arable Land
32% |
Exports
apparel 28%, foodstuffs 17%, textiles 12%, metal manufactures 9% (1998) |
Imports
machinery 29%, semi-finished goods 16%, chemicals 14%, transport equipment 11%, fuels 8% |
Natural Resources
antimony, coal, chromium, mercury, copper, borate, sulfur, iron ore, arable land, hydropower |
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Telephones (main lines in use)
17.244 million (1998) |
Telephones (mobile cellular)
3.2 million (1998) |
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
24 (1999) | |
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