ISTANBUL - Elite Traveler

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WHEN BEST TO GO
Istanbul’s summers are hot and humid, while
its winters are cold and rainy – especially
in December and January. To avoid the
high-season crowds and inflated prices we
recommend traveling in spring and autumn.
From April to June, Istanbul enjoys longer
days and milder weather.
LANGUAGE
Turkish; English widely spoken
CURRENCY
Turkish Iira
ExCHANGE RATE
$1 = TRY 1.42
£1 = TRY 2.30
€1 = TRY 2.00
COUNTRY DIALLING CODE
+90
24 HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT
Ambulance: 112
Fire services: 110
Police: 155
Coastguard: 158
EMBASSY CONTACTS
US:
Phone: +90 212 335 9000
Address: İstinye Mahallesi, Kaplıcalar Mevkii
No.2 İstinye 34460
UK:
Phone: +90 212 334 6400
Address: Mesrutiyet Caddesi No.34,Tepebasi
Beyoglu 34435
TIME zONE
GMT+3 hours
POPULATION
12 million
RELIGIOUS DEOMOGRAPHIC
Predominately Muslim
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
• New Year’s Day
• May Day
• Victory Day
• Ramazan Bayrami
• Kurban Bayrami
LOCAL CUSTOMS
Turkey is predominantly Muslim. During the
holy fast of Ramadan (throughout the month
of August) eating, drinking and smoking
during daylight hours should be as discreet
as possible. Modest clothing should be worn
to mosques and religious shrines. Smoking is
banned on public transport.
Month
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Smart-casual modern clothing and shoes
or sandals are generally worn by both sexes.
In mosques, shorts and sleeveless tops are
not permitted and it is obligatory for women to
cover their head with a scarf. Wear socks
if you are walking on carpets in mosques.
Mean temperature (°C)
Daily
minimum
Sponsored by:
Daily
maximum
Total rainfall
(mm)
Number of
rain days
per month
January 3 8 27 12
February 2 9 27 11
March 3 11 34 10
April 7 16 46 8
May 12 21 78 6
June 16 25 64 5
July 18 28 28 3
August 19 28 24 4
September 16 24 25 6
October 13 20 30 7
November 9 15 29 11
December 5 11 27 14
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