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Visa requirements vary from country to country. Check if you need a visa by calling your local Turkish Consulate.
Learn some Turkish before you arrive. Here is some Turkish;
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Merhaba
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meh-ahbah
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Hello
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Nasılsınız?
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nah - sil - sin - iz
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How are you?
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Evet
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evet
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Yes
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Hayır
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Higher
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No
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Tesekkur ederim
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te h-shek-oohr Ed-ehr-im
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Thank you
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iyiyim sagol
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ee-yim sah-ol
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Fine thanks
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Naber?
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nah-ber
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What's up?
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Lutfen
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loot-fen
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Please
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Kaç para?
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kah-ch para
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How much?
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İsminiz nedir?
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is-min-iz Neh-deer
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What is your name?
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Benim adim ...
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ben-im ahd-im
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My name is ...
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Su
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Soo
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Water
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Bira
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Bira
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Beer
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Cok guzel
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chock goozel
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Very beautiful
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Serefe
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sh-eh-reh-feh
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Cheers
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Sol
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Sol
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Left
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Sag
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sah
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Right
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Eczane
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ej-zah-neh
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Pharmacy / Chemist
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Hastane
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hah-stah-neh
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Hospital
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Hasta
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hah-stah
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ill / sick
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Bugun
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boogoon
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Today
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Dun
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Doon
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Yesterday
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Yarin
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yar-in
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Tomorrow
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Bir
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beer
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One
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İki
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ee-k-ee
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Two
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Uc
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ooch
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Three
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Dort
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Dirt
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Four
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Bes
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besh
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Five
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You can change money at exchange offices. They usually offer a better rate, they work longer hours and they give faster service than banks.
If you are happy with the service in your restaurant, taxi, hotel or any other service, a tip
of 10-15% is an appropriate way to show your appreciation.
Taxis, as in all countries, ask a rough estimate of the fare before you travel. Ask the driver to use the taxi meter and check your change carefully.
On the subject of drinks, Raki is the national drink in Turkey. It looks like water but is 45% alcohol. Don't drink Raki like beer.
Public telephones have three different systems; phone cards, tokens and credit cards. Phone cards and tokens are sold at Turkish Telecom offices. Tokens are called "jeton" in Turkish.
When visiting a mosque, dress modestly and take off your shoes before entering. Women may
be asked to wear a scarf on their heads.
Please send your further questions to ziya@crowdedhousegallipoli.com
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