The Basics 
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The Basics 

Name of the Country
 The Republic of Turkey
Form of State
Republican Parliamentary Democracy
Capıtal City
Ankara
Time Zone
GMT +2 hours
GMT +3 hours (in summer)
Area
814,578 km2
Population
 73 million
Currency
Turkish Lira (TRY)
USD/TRY: 1.43 (2006 average)
EURO/TRY: 1.80 (2006 average)
As of 01.01.2005, six zeroes were removed from Turkish Lira.
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