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Büyük otogar Esenler - Istanbul’s largest bus station, Istanbul

This is where the most buses stop in Turkey. The bus station is accessible from Atatürk airport by taking the Hafif-Metro. Don’t think about dragging luggage around. Go across...

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Konuk Evi, Sogukçesme Sokak, Sultanahmet, Istanbul

Located in Sultanahmet, this moderately priced restaurant features a lovely patio shaded by leafy trees. You’ll find mezes, grilled meats and fresh salads on the menu. It’s a...

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Interesting facts about Turkey

: Southeastern Europe/Asia Minor.

Area: 783,562 sq km (302,535 sq miles).

Population: 70.6 million (2008 estimate).

Population Density: 93 per sq km.

Capital: Ankara. Population: 3.9 million (2007 estimate).

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz.

Head of Government: Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan since 2002.

Head of State: President Abdullah Gul since 2007.

Location: Southeastern Europe/Asia Minor.

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Entry/Visa/Health

Check your specific situation. For example you are a citizen of Spain, live in Germany and want to enter Canada. Or you are planning a trip with multiple stopovers in diifferent countries. Which entry and health regulations apply to you? You can find out the varying regulations here: here (in Englisch).