The capital city of Turkey is Ankara, the biggest city is İstanbul ( 14 million people). A treasure of history, a melting pot civilizations and cultures. The variety and beauty of its landscape and climate attracts tourists to its beaches, mountains, plains and valleys. A dynamic nation of 65 million people with an average of 27. A multi-party parliamentary democracy since 1946. A secular democracy among more than 50 republics with predominantly Moslem population.Free and privately-owned media-with 16 nation-wide private TV networks broadcasting through two Turkish communication satellites.
A member of NATO since 1952, an associate member of the European Union since 1964.In custom union with the EU since 1996. A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, in the heart of Eurasia, bordering 12 nations and 4 seas.An outlet for the Black Sea basin countries to warm seas through the Turkish Straits. A significant contributor to the development of the newly independent states of Central Asia and the Caucasus. Supporter of the Southeast European Countries Cooperation Process and initiator of the Multinational Peace Force Southeastern Europe; participant in the Kosova International Security Force. A prospective energy terminal for export of Caspian oil and natural gas. Contributor to UN peacekeeping operations worldwide.
17th largest and the 4th fastest growing economy in the world. 4th biggest donor country in the world with respect to its GNP: Donor of $ 3.5 billion economic and technical assistance including credits and $ 300 million humanitarian aid several countries. In Russia alone the investments of Turkish private enterprises amount to $ 10 billion.
