Facts for the Visitors
Official Name:	The Republic of Turkey (T?ºrkiye Cumhuriyeti)
Founder:	Mustafa Kemal Atat?ºrk
Capital City:	Ankara
Language:	Turkish (Latin Alphabet)
Currency:	YTL (New Turkish Lire)
Location:	Eastern Mediterranean On both Europe & Asia the Eurpean part is 3% & known as Thrace and the remaining 97% in Asia is known as Anatolia
Area:	314 500 square miles (814,578 Km2)
Religion:	99% of the population is Muslim. Turkey is a Secular state and it's people are free to worship the religion of their chosing.
Government:	Turkey is a democratic, secular & social state.
Legislative:	The Turkish Grand National Assembly
Excutive:	President and Council of Ministers
Judicial:	Independant courts & supreme judiciary
Geographical Regions:	There are 7 geographical provinces: Black Sea, Marmara Region, Aegean Region, Mediterranean Region, Central Antolia, Eastern Anatolia & South Eastern Anatolia.
Main Products:	Hard shell nuts, figs, apricots, tobacco & cotton.
Time Zone:	Local time is GMT + 2
Electricity:	220 volts
Weights & Measures :	Metric & Kilo

A – Z of what to see do & enjoy in the Antalya Area

Airport – Charter and scheduled flights are available 12 months of the year to and from Antalya at competative prices.

Antalya – So much to see and do, shopping, cinema, bowling, wining, dining & nightclubs.

Aquaparks – not one, but two, both in Antalya! Dedeman Aquapark on the Lara side of the city & Aqualand Waterpark & Dophin Show on the Konyalti side of town.

Aspendos – Magnificent theatre hosting an annual cultural festival through the summer months with ballet, opera, orchestra and concerts, situated between Belek / Kadriye & Side.

Beaches – Everywhere in the Antalya region, life can be enjoyed on a beach of one type or another, from Kemer through to Antalya pebbled shingle beaches to the golden sands of Alanya there are far too many to mention them all. Purchasing a home anywhere here means you can take your time to explore each one!!

Bird Watching – Can be found all around you, as a result of its location being close to both Asia and Africa. Turkey also offers a wide variety of bird life. Belek has its own national preserve where throughout the year different species of migrating birds can be spotted.

Capadoccia – A magical region of Central Anatolia with a landscape dotted with fairy chimneys, hewn from volcanic tufa rock by the winds and rains over 10's of 1000's of years.

Cost of Living – It’s great value for money, for example a litre of mineral water will cost the equivalent of 0.35 Euro, a meal in a very good restaurant will not cost more than 20.00 Euro per person and cigarettes are approximately 2 Euro's a packet.

Diving – Discover the underwater world of Turkey with Scuba Diving available in both Kemer & Alanya.

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Efes – One of the most popular brands of beer in Turkey and now available in light and dark varieties.

Fishing – can be done individually where premitted both on local rivers and the sea coast.

Golf – Golfing has to be one of the biggest attractions of purchasing a property in this area with 6 magnifcent courses laid through the Belek/Kadriye area and more to follow!

Gold – Turkey has a great choice of beautifully crafted gold items, with 14K gold through to 22K. Precious stones are also available at great prices - but don't forget to shop around for the best bargins.

Horse Riding - There are various stables and riding schools in each of the resorts for beach riding or trekking through the local countryside.

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Jeep Safari – Is available from most resorts in the area offering you a chance to get off road and see some of Turkey’s hidden beauty spots.

Kilos – Of fresh local produce are available at a fraction of the price of home, from apples & bananas through to tomatoes & zucchini. There are so many tasty & healthy reasons to choose to live here.

Kalei?ßi – The picturesque old quater of Antalya, cobbled narrow streets surrounded in parts by the original city defences, highlighted by Hadrians Gate. Built in honour of his visit to the area. A multitude of shops, bars and restaurants leading to the stunning Marina.

Leather – A wide variety of leather goods in every colour and quality under the sun, from jackets & coats to handbags and holdalls – don’t forget to shop around.

Manavgat - With 2 great weekly markets and pretty waterfalls running into the Manavgat River, along which pleasure boats sail up & down, a visit to this local town is a must.

Mountains – The Taurus range of mountains provide a great backdrop for the region and can been seen from all areas. One of the reasons the climate is so great in this area all year round is the protection that this mountain range offers from the harsher weather of Central Anatolia.

Museum – Antalya boasts one of the finest museums with 1000's of artifacts from many of the great civilizations on display.

Nuts – Almond, Chestnuts, Hazelnuts, Pistachio, Walnuts – all kinds of nuts are grown here in Turkey. Another one of Turkey’s tasty treats!

Options – The options for things to see and do and properties to buy are simply endless in the Antalya region.

Olympos – The National Park provides a great day out, home to the hippy lifestyle of living in tree houses and great remains of ancient Olympos.

Pamukkale – Translated - Cotton Castle - and this is certainly what they appear to be, floating on the horizon. Calcium deposits left by thermal springs that flow along the hillside have over millions of years formed snow white terraces. Used by the Romans as a Spa Centre & still in use today.

Perge – An important city of ancient Pamphylia, the excavated remains of Perge lie just 18km from Antalya and give a real taste of life from the Roman times, with marble streets running past the Roman baths and amphi theatre you can truely imagine how the city would once have been.

Quad Biking – Fun and adventure to be had by all on this day out. Quad biking can be found throughout the Antalya region. Be prepared to get wet, muddy and have a lot of laughs.

Rafting – Wet & wild action and adventure whilst rafting through the beautiful K??pr?ºl?º Canyon National Park. Fun to be had by all.

Skiing - Believe it or not skiing can be found only 45 mins from Antalya in Saklikent. In the months of March and April you can spend the mornings skiing and in the afternoon relax on the beach.

Shopping – There are so many bargains to be had here in Turkey, from fruit to olives, jewellery to leather – the aim of the game is to barter and shop around.

Tennis – Although not many public courts available virtually all of the larger hotels have courts with floodlighting.

Termessos – Although access to this ancient site requires a 4x4 vehicle it is well worth the journey for those with an interest in history. So inaccessable and well defended that even Alexander the Great passed it by!

Trams – Trams can be found in Antalya city centre providing a quick service through the city traffic from I?æiklar to Konyalti, adding more charm and character to this fascinating city.

Ulupinar – A natural environment to relax in with platformed restaurants staggered over the flowing waters from mountain rivers. Trout farms provide the freshest fish at great prices, a cool retreat in the hot summer months.

Value – Turkey provides excellent value for money, from Real Estate to general costs of living which are so much lower than the rest of Europe.

Waterfalls – Kursunlu (Timotei falls) is just 15 minutes from Antalya and Manavgat just 10 minutes from Side, beautiful natural delights.

Watersports – A whole range available on most beaches including parasail??ng to kayaking.

Xanthos – Situated west of Kemer past the tiny resort of Kalkan the capital of the Lycian civilization is easily accessible via the coastal road from Kemer or via the scenic mountain road. One of the most attractive sites, it is definately worth a special visit.

YTL – Yeni T?ºrk Lira (New Turkish Lire). The currency was devalued early in 2005 enabling both the currency and the economy to retain a much more stable position. The currency is also much easier to use with the loss of the zeros which in the past made it a real task for visitors to get used to.

Zero - There are absolutely ‘0’ reasons why Turkey should not be your first choice of destination to purchase property overseas and so many more reasons why you should!!

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