Call Turkey

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To call a landline in Turkey from the United States, simply follow these easy to follow dialing tips:

• first dial 011, the U.S. exit code;
• next dial 90, the country code for Turkey;
• then dial the area code (1-2 digits. See a sample calling code list below);
• and finally, dial the phone number (5–7 digits).

If you’re calling Turkey from anywhere in the world, you simply need to do the following:

• place the exit code: It’s also referred to as the IDD code (International Direct Dialing) or ISD code (International Subscriber Dialing). For most countries, it’s 00 or +. For the USA and Canada, it’s 011;
• country code: Each country is assigned a unique dialing code;
• area code: This is the code for a part of Turkey. It’s generally a simple area or a city;
• local number: The local number you would like to dial.

Here is a list of the biggest area codes and town calling codes in Turkey:

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• Historians believe that agriculture started in Turkey . According to historians, agriculture began in Turkey around 11,000 years ago. There is evidence that ancient civilizations planted crops like barley and wheat in south-central Turkey.
• Turkey is the 10th-biggest crop producer in the world . Turkey’s role as a pioneer in agriculture carries over to this day. Aside from grains, Turkey is known for its cotton, sunflower, legumes, grapes, apples, dried fruits, and livestock.
• Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Turkey is connected to over 250 international destinations.

• Turkey’s flag features a white star and crescent moon with a solid red background. This flag is alternatively called Ay Yιldιz (moon star) or Alsancak (red banner). The eight-pointed star was added to the flag during Constantine’s rule, possibly symbolizing the Virgin Mary.
• Istanbul in Turkey used to be the ancient city of Constantinople . Before Istanbul was known as Turkey’s famous city, it was the ancient metropolis of Constantinople. As a center for arts and trade, conquering Constantinople back then would’ve been like ruling the world – which the Ottoman’s somehow managed.
• Turkey has one of the world’s biggest and oldest shopping malls . The Kapalı Çarşı also known as Istanbul‘s Grand Bazaar began in 1455, 2 years after Mehmed II defeated Constantinople. To this day, it’s one of the world’s most-visited tourist spots, attracting over 90 million local and international visitors per year.
• Turkey is the sixth most-visited tourist destination in the world . Every year, around 50 million international tourists visit Turkey. The tourists take part in Turkey’s cuisine, culture, and nature. The Mediterranean climate provides the country up to 6 months of summertime in its southern parts, which makes the weather ideal for travel.
• Tavuk Göğsü is Turkey's signature dessert. Speaking of food, Turkey offers an unusual yet mouthwatering traditional dessert. Tavuk Göğsü is a combination of shredded chicken, milk, and sugar, dusted with cinnamon. This dessert was traditionally prepared for the Ottoman sultans in Topkapı palace.

• Turkey's highest point is a dormant volcano. The peak of Mount Ararat is Turkey’s highest point at 5,137 meters above sea level. The mountain lies east as a dormant compound volcano.
• Many believe that Mount Ararat is where Noah’s ark landed. Interestingly, many believe that Mount Ararat is where the Biblical Noah’s ark landed. Due to this, many view the mountain peak as sacred. The mountain itself is home to different native plants and animals.
• The country uses more than 30 ethnic languages . Turkish may be the official language of Turkey, but over 30 ethnic languages are still used to this day. Moreover, the most common ethnic languages spoken in Turkey are Zazaki, Kurmanji, Arabic, and of course Turkish with more than 70% users.
• Istanbul is the only city on earth on two continents.
• Turkey houses 2 of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Temple of Artemis in Ephesus is a remnant of Ancient Greek civilization dedicated to the ancient goddess Artemis. Another historical site is the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus built between 353 and 350 BC.

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