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For anyone considering a first time visit to Turkey, here are
some answers to frequently asked questions:
Q
Are there any deserts in Turkey?
A No, Turkey is a very lush, green, fertile land. There are no
camels either!
Q
Are women supressed?
A No, women were allowed to vote in Turkey before the vote was
given to women in the UK!!!
Q
Do women have to wear headscarves?
A No, they wear them if they want to, often to keep the sun off
their heads (or perhaps if they are having a bad hair day!)
Q
Can we drink alcohol?
A Yes, and there is no irritating bell for last orders!
Q
Is Turkey a strict Muslim country?
A Turkey is the ONLY secular country in the Moslem world. This
means that although 90% of its people follow the faith of Islam, all other
religions are recognized and may be practiced openly.
It
is often forgotten or overlooked that this region boasts a wealth of
artifacts from prominent times in the western worlds historical calendar.
Mount Ararat, where Noah landed the Ark, is in eastern Turkey. St
Nicholas' (Father Christmas) was a monk who sought refuge in a monastry at
Demre (2/3 hours drive from Hisaronu). The Virgin Marys last resting place
along with that of St John is located at Selcuk near Ephesus. And many,
many more.
Q
What in general do Turkish people think of world events following
September 11 2001?
A Turkish people are generally a very peace loving race. They do
get rather passionate about some things though. Terrorism is one - which
they loathe in ANY form, from ANY source.
Q
How do Turkey view the West?
A Turkey is allied to the west. It is an associate member of the
EEC and is working towards full membership. It is a full and active member
of NATO.
Q
After my first visit to Turkey will I want to return and bring my family
and friends?
A YES! YES! YES! and if you stay at Oludeniz Aparts Hotel you will
return again, and again and again
Ölüdeniz
Apart Hotel
Babadağ Yolu, Ölüdeniz Fethiye - Turkey
Phone: +90 (252) 6166024
For all kinds of information and reservation:
info@oludenizapart.com
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