Country Profile of Turkey
The lands of Turkey have been home to a variety of civilizations as an Anatolian peninsula. The Republic of Turkey was founded in 1923 by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, with system replacement from dynasty to democracy with the terms of independence.
The total area of Turkey is 780,580 square kilometers and includes 9,820 square kilometers of water. Ankara is the capital of Turkey. Major cities are Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Antalya, Mugla, and Antep.
The time zone of the country is Greenwich Mean Time. With a population of 83,614,000 in total, %80 percent of the country is Turk, smaller minority groups are Arabs, Armenians, Greeks, and Jews. The inflation rose to %19.58 in September 2021. Essential upward pressure comes from the prices of food and beverage.
Agriculture and industry are significant for Turkey in terms of economy. And it is self-sufficient and ready for exportation. The fertility of the lands is remarkable, and productivity is varied. Besides, forestry, fishing, mining, energy, and labor are other sectors Turkey supports.
Services is the sector Turkey can dominate its leadership in terms of economics. Trade, catering, personal services, and especially tourism are fundamental ones. Both summer and winter tourism offers lots of services and welcomes lots of employees.
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