Turkey
Turkey Geography, Culture, Politics, and Economy
The nation of Turkey is located at the crossroads between Europe and Western Asia. It is bordered by several nations, including Greece and Bulgaria. Turkey boasts a rich history as demonstrated by the diverse civilizations that have inhabited the region, including the Assyrians and the Greeks in ancient times, eventually leading to the Ottoman Empire led by Suleiman the Magnificent which lasted centuries and encompassed much of southeastern Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The country eventually abolished the monarchy as part of the Turkish War of Independence in 1922, which led to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as the nation’s first president.
Tourism comprises a significant part of Turkey’s economy and with two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (Temple of Artemis and Mausoleum at Halicarnassus), the country attracts millions of visitors a year. Its capital is located at Ankara, although Istanbul is its largest city. About 80 percent of the country’s citizens identify as Turkish and are Muslims, with Kurds forming the next largest ethnic group. An estimated 2.5% of Turkey’s population are international migrants and the nation is currently host to the largest number of refugees in the world (mostly from Syria).
2021 | |
April 23 | National Sovereignty and Children’s Day |
May 1 | Labor and Solidarity Day |
May 13 | Ramadan Feast |
May 14 | Ramadan Feast Holiday |
May 15 | Ramadan Feast Holiday |
May 19 | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day |
July 15 | Democracy and National Unity Day |
July 20 | Sacrifice Feast |
July 21 | Sacrifice Feast Day 2 |
July 22 | Sacrifice Feast Day 3 |
July 23 | Sacrifice Feast Day 4 |
August 30 | Victory Day |
October 29 | Republic Day |
- Adi Şirket
- Koll. Şti. (Kolektif şirket)
- Kom. Şti (Komandit şirket)
- A.Ş. / A.O. (Anonim Şirket / Anonim Ortaklık)
- Ltd. Şti. / L.Ş. / L.O. (Limited şirket / Limited Ortaklık)
- HAAO (Halka Açık Anonim Ortaklık)
- Koop. (Kooperatif Şirket)
- irtibat bürosu
- Şahıs Firması
- Şb. (Şube)
- Corporate Tax: 22%
- Income Tax (Lowest Marginal Rate): 15%
- Income Tax (Highest Marginal Rate): 40%
- VAT/GST/Sales Tax: 18% (standard rate), 8% (clothing), 1% (certain food items)
- Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Ziraat Bankası A.Ş. (State Bank)
- Türkiye Halk Bankası A.Ş. (State Bank)
- Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O. (State Bank)
- BankPozitif Kredi ve Kalkınma Bankası A.Ş (Foreign Bank)
- Credit Agricole Yatırım Bankası Türk A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- Merrill Lynch Yatırım Bank A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- Taib Yatırım Bank A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- Albaraka Türk Katılım Bankası A.Ş. (Albaraka Türk Participation Bank Inc.) (Foreign Bank)
- Kuveyt Türk Katılım Bankası A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- Arap Türk Bankası A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- Burgan Bank A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- Citibank A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- Denizbank A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- Deutsche Bank A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- QNB Finansbank A.Ş. (owned by Qatar National Bank) (Foreign Bank)
- HSBC Bank A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- ING Bank A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- Odea Bank A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- Turkland Bank A.Ş. (Foreign Bank)
- Bank Mellat (Foreign Bank)
- Habib Bank Limited (Foreign Bank)
- JPMorganChase N.A. (Foreign Bank)
- Portigon AG (Foreign Bank)
- Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Foreign Bank)
- Société Générale (SA) (Foreign Bank)
- Albaraka Türk Katılım Bankası A.Ş. (Albaraka Türk Participation Bank Inc.) (Foreign Bank)
- Kuveyt Türk Katılım Bankası A.Ş (Foreign Bank)
- Akbank T.A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Alternatif Bank A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Anadolubank A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Fibabanka A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Şekerbank T.A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Tekstilbank A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Turkish Bank A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Türkiye Garanti Bankası A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Yapı ve Kredi Bankası A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Ziraat Katılım Bankası A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Vakıf Katılım Bankası A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Aktif Yatırım Bankası A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Diler Yatırım Bankası A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- GSD Yatırım Bankası A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- IMKB Takas ve Saklama Bankası A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Nurol Yatırım Bankası A.Ş. (Private Bank)
- Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası A.Ş (Private Bank)
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