LIVING IN TURKEY

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Turkey is very beautiful, whether it is the tall proud mountains of the east,the breathtaking Mediterranean seas,the dark forests of the Black Sea.Most cities in turkey are very beautiful.
Infrastructure: Turkey is miles ahead of some other European countries when it comes to infrastructure.Turkey has good healthcare insurance.

Historically: Turkey predominantly Greek history has been well preserved.Cities like Antakya,Cappadocia,Kars,Mardin has beautiful historical places and artifacts.

Socially:Turkish people are very hospitable to guests .They are usually proud of it.Everywhere you go the Turks would want to take pictures with you,They try to teach you the language .Turkish people are very friendly to foreigners and accomodating.They love outsiders and respect other people’s cultures.People are genuine,lively and warm.

Cost of living : Everything is cheap ,A two bedroom in Istanbul costs at least 800turkish liras,Food is cheap .You can live a luxury lifestyle in turkey for less than 1000$ a month.

Culture and Atmosphere : This city is full of activities and Istanbul promises a lot of shopping in various areas of the cities depending on your needs and the local market is cheaper for groceries as you can buy in bulk for a small price .It is cheaper to take public transport than taxis.Taking in taxi is very expensive they can take you 100turkish lira for a very short distance .
Bicycle road are rare so you have to be cautious about cars.
I love turkey but this is just my experience.

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