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Introduction viiPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION 1Chapter 1 Background Information 3 Geography 3, Climate 4, Natural history and conservation 5, History 13, Government and politics 22, Economy 24, People 24, Language 29, Religion 30, Education 31, Culture 32Chapter 2 Practical Information 40, When to visit 40, Highlights 40, Suggested itineraries 42, Tour operators 43, Tourist information 45, Red tape 45, Embassies and consulates 47, Getting there and away 48, Health 50, Safety 54, What to take 56, Money 57, Getting around 58, Accommodation 64, Eating and drinking 65, Public holidays and festivals 68, Shopping 70, Arts and entertainment 70, Photography 72, Media and communications 72, Living and working in Turkey 74, Cultural etiquette 75, Travelling positively 75PART TWO THE GUIDE 77Chapter 3 Ankara 78Setting and orientation 78, History 79, Climate and when to visit 80, Getting there and away 80, Getting around 83,Tourist information 83, Tour operators 84, Where to stay 84, Where to eat a