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TURKEY
Given that Turkey's population is over 95% Muslim, most visitors are astounded to
learn that Turkey is home to the majority of the Christian sites referenced in the New
Testament of the Bible. For example, the Virgin Mary is said to have died in the Saint
John's house, located near Ephesus, itself famous for its impressive Roman-era
library and an outdoor theater thought to be the largest in the ancient world (seat-
ing for 44,000). In addition to the amazing historical and Biblical sites, visitors to
Turkey can enjoy the thriving metropolis of Istanbul, which truly serves as a bridge
between East and West. Further, the beaches on the Mediterranean and Aegean
coasts boast sparkling blue water and a range of resorts, from modest to posh.
For more information and pretrip planning tips, check the Turkey Tourism website,
www.goturkey.com
,
or contact Tourism Turkey: 821 United Nations Plaza, New
York, NY 10017,
Tel:
(212) 687-2194,
Fax:
(212) 599-7568,
E-mail:
ny@goturkey.com.
Banking
Currency:
Turkish Lira (TL)
Exchange rate at press time:
2.13 TL = U.S. $1.00
Communications
Country Code:
90
Major Mobile Phone Companies:
Turkcell, Vodaphone, Avea
Rail Travel in Turkey
Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to travel in Turkey solely by train, with the only
major line running from Istanbul to the capital city of Ankara. For those wishing to
see more of Turkey, the best option is to purchase low-cost airfare or rely on the
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