Turkey

”Land of The Great Monotheistic Faiths!”

History has been incredibly generous to Turkey, which has been vital in the history of the three major Western religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Turkey is one of a few countries where all three religions have co-existed peacefully for centuries. There are many important sites of interest in Turkey to people of all faiths.

Average Maximum Temperature (deg C) in Istanbul

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6 6 8 12 17 22 24 24 20 16 11 8

 Population size

72 million

Official language

Turkish

Currency

USD$ = 1.59* TL (Turkish Lira)

* subject to change

Passport and visas

A passport with at least 6 months validity is required. However, you do not need a visa to enter Turkey if you’re a Singaporean. When a visa is mandatory, it can be purchased on arrival at the airport in Turkey.

Time difference

GMT + 2 (6 hrs before SG time)