Turkey is one of the most tourist countries in the Middle East after UAE. This charming country, with its numerous attractions, attracts many tourists yearly. If you are one of those many people who would like to visit Turkey and are planning a trip to this glamorous country, we’ve made a pocket list of Turkey travelling tips that might help you during your visit.
Stay with us as we share facts and tips to make your stay in Turkey more pleasant.
Cultural aspects of Turkey
- Official language: Turkish
- Capital: Ankara
- Religions: more than 98% of Turkey’s population are registered as Muslims. The other 2 per cent are recognized as Jews and Christians.
- Population: around 85 million.
- Weather: Turkey has 4 distinct climate zones, which are the black sea climate, Mediterranean climate, Terrestrial climate, and Marmara climate.
- Currency: Lira is Turkey’s official currency.
- Location: Turkey is a transcontinental country in western Asia and southern Europe. It is a Middle Eastern country that borders Iran and Iraq.
What to pack for a trip to Turkey?
As we mentioned, Turkey has different climate zones, so you must determine your destinations and where you plan to stay and pack your bags based on that location’s climate.
Turkey experiences the most rainfall in winter and spring. It also gets a bit chilly in winter and late fall. On the other hand, the summers are not that hot. Turkey has various kinds of vegetation, from deserts to coasts to jungles. Make sure you are prepared to face all of them.
When is the best time to travel to Turkey?
The answer depends on whether you prefer cold and snowy or warm and humid weather. Another element that matters is the kind of recreation you plan on doing.
If you love the sun and enjoy water sports, visit Turkey in the summers and springs. If you are more comfortable with cool weather and like to experience winter sports, plan your trip to this country in winter or autumn.
Probable difficulties you might face as a tourist in Turkey
Toilets are part of the trip that might be one of the uncomfortable parts of your stay in Turkey, especially for women. In tips for traveling women to Turkey, we told them that it’s always better to have some toilet paper when staying in Turkey.
Another thing that might cause you difficulty on your trip to Turkey is English speaking. Although in tourist cities and places in Turkey, people understand English at least at basic levels, in some less popular places among tourists in Turkey, you will probably face a problem communicating with locals.
PayPal and Wikipedia are banned in Turkey. Although PayPal is a widespread platform worldwide, it is forbidden in Turkey. So, make sure you find an alternative before travelling to Turkey. Add Wikipedia to that list.
Cultural norms and considerations you have to be aware of in Turkey
Turkey is very friendly to cats. However, you should not disrespect or bother them.
Most Turks are Muslim but have a multicultural society and welcome every religion and culture.
Turks are very nationalist and have a strong sense of patriotism. Be aware of that when you communicate with them.Â
Final words
Turkey is a picturesque, multicultural country with numerous attractions that please and attract a large number of tourists every year. We tried to give you a perspective of Turkey that might confuse a first-time visitor. We hope it helps you have a better stay in Turkey.
