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Currency
The official currency of Turkey is the lira (TRL). The national monetary unit is the Turkish lira (TRL). Notes are available in denominations of 500.000, 1.000.000 5.000.000, 10.000.000 and 20.000.000. Also coins are available in denominations of 25.000, 50.000 and 100.000. Limits: Although there is no limit on the amount of foreign and Turkish currency that can be brought into Turkey, more than $5,000 worth of Turkish currency can only be taken out of the country providing that they have been declared on entry. Exchange slips: It is recommended to keep the exchange slips for the conversion of foreign currency into Turkish Lira since you may be required to show these when reconverting your Turkish Lira back into foreign currency and when taking souvenirs out of the country (to prove that they have been bought with legally exchanged foreign currency). Customs Regulations On Entry Personal belongings and some items may be brought into the country duty free. You can obtain the current detailed list of these items from the nearest Turkish Consulates or Tourism Information Offices abroad. All items worth over $15,000, valuable personal items and all antiques brought into Turkey must be registered in the owner's passport in order not to have any problem on exit. Special permission is a must for all kinds of sharp instruments and weapons. On Exit a) Gifts and souvenirs may be taken out of the country. However, for a new carpet an invoice of purchase and for old items a certificate from a museum is necessary. b) Valuable personal items can only be taken out of the country provided that they have been registered in the owner's passport. c) Up to 1000 cigarettes may be bought from duty-free shops by the passengers on exit or in transit. Food Turkey has a wonderful culinary history suitable for all palates. There is a large choice of vegetarian dishes as well as an immense variety of meat and fresh fish dishes. The desserts are not for those on diets as sugar is a staple part of some of these dishes. Due to its immense size, Turkey has many climate changes and there are a wonderful variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Shopping Turkey is a paradise for those that love shopping. Haggling is commonplace especially for leather goods or carpets once you become accustomed to it and it's lots of fun. Only in big shopping centers you do pay the displayed price. Other places you must bargain. Visit Istanbul Grand (Kapali Carsi) Bazaar. There are more than 4000 stores on this big market (old city). Visit Akmerkez shopping center (north side Istanbul in Etiler) one of the best maintained malls throughout Europe. Istanbul Weather Istanbul enjoys the four seasons. This is a transition between Mediterranean and Black Sea climates, with hot and dry summers and pleasantly warm spring and fall. Winters are cold but snow is rare. The vegetation is predominantly of the Mediterranean type. Airlines
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