Istanbul

Istanbul 

About Istanbul

Istanbul is the most populous city in Turkey. It is the largest european city and is located south eastern Europe and south western Asia.  The countries that borders Turkey include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria. The currency used in Turkey is the Turkish lira and the current exchange rate is ($1 Australian  = $2.14 turkish lira).  

Language and culture 

The mother tongue of Turkey is Turkish. Majority of the population are Muslim. Islam is the main religion of the country. It is common to see locals, pray five times a day ( dawn, noon , afternoon, sunset and evening).


Sight of Istanbul 



Sultan Ahmed Mosque

Aya Sofya 

Basilica Cistern 

Hippodrome 

Cuisine

Regarded as one of the key factors of tourism in the country, food is prominent in Turkey. The food in turkey is popular around the world where food such as "kebabs" is well known. The food listed below are originated from Turkey.

Kebabs 

Pide

Shish kebab plate 

Dolma

Tips for travelling 

1. Follow the law
2. Respect the culture of the country
3. Be friendly with the locals
4. Be cautious and safe
5. Make smart decisions