Over the years, we have gathered a considerable amount of information about Turkey. As many of our projects are confidential, we are unable to publish our commissioned research and reports. However, we hope information provided below is of interest. Please click the headlines to see more.
Geography
Turkey and the EU
Turkey has close ties to Europe (as well as the Middle East and Asia). It is a member of the European Customs Union and European Accession talks have started. To join the EU, there are a wide range of issues to be addressed - some easier than others - and membership will need to be unanimously agreed by member states. In reality, membership will be unlikely before 2017.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Road
63,805km of highway
Main roads of Turkey
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Rail
10,984 km of railway connect major cities and ports across the country. Rail travel is generally cheap and easy.
Overview (download pdf)
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Rail - Turkish Republic Railway
Air
With 52 Airports (20 of which are international), Turkey is well connected to the rest of the world for both passenger and freight travel. Istanbul is served by two airports - Ataturk Airport is located in European Istanbul, c. 30km from central Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen airport is located in Asian Istanbul, c. 70km from central Istanbul.
Overview
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Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Air
British Airways
Sea
Turkey is strategically placed for sea travel though the Black Sea, controlling the Bosporus Straits which divide Istanbul Europe and Asia. More than 8% of the worlds daily crude oil usage passes through Turkish waters.
The key ports of Turkey are as follows;
Gebze Fast Facts
Land Mass: 770,760 km˛ (297,592 sq mi)
Distance East to West - < 1600 km ( < 994 miles)
Distance North to South - >800 km ( > 497 miles)
Neighbouring Countries:
Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Syria
Sea and Water - 9,820 km˛ (3,792 sq miles)
Aegean Sea, Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Population:
c.76 million
Istanbul -
Ankara -
Izmir -
Antalya -
Bursa -
0-14 years: 27.2%
15-64 years: 66.7%
65 years and over: 6.1%
Religion: Muslim 99.8% (mostly Sunni), other 0.2% (mostly Christians and Jews)
Useful Links:
CIA World Factbook
Wikipedia
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