Points About Turkey

Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and lakes that offers the vacationer a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life. From March to November, Turkey offers the ideal climate that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquillity of mountains and lakes. Turkey also has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasures from 13 successive civilizations spanning 10,000 years. Even if you spend only a short time in Turkey, you can see a lot of this great past.

Over 25 million tourists, mainly from Western Europe visit Turkey annually, bringing the country an estimated $19 billion in revenue, according to the Turkish Association of Travel Agents.
Turkey has a population of 70 million, of which 65% are under 35 years old.
World Trade Organisation has defined Turkey as one of the most dynamic countries
Turkey’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2007 reached $651 billion
GDP is forecast to be 5.2 % in 2008
In 2006, Turkey was ranked the 13th most attractive country in the world for FDI
Turkey has the 17th largest economy in the world (2006)
Europe’s largest supplier of textiles
Very liberal investment environment with the free (international) movement of capitals, shares, salaries, free trade zones and subsidies
The production of motor vehicles in Turkey hit 1.1 million in 2007, and is ranked 16th highest worldwide.
Globally competitive and diligent workforce systems
A young educated labour force having relatively low costs