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Pros & Cons
Balance the pros and cons of living in Turkey.
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Con
    Employment

  • Attractive opportunities for skilled professionals and entrepreneurs.
    Culture

  • Turkish people are friendly, warm and welcoming.
    Recreation

  • The historical, natural, and cultural richness of Turkey provides a wide range of recreational activities.
    Transportation

  • Traffic jams and parking are major problems in the overcrowded cities.
    Language

  • Limited number of English-speaking people, but numbers are increasing among the younger generation.
    Education

  • Public school options limited for foreign students, who do not speak Turkish. International schools an expensive alternative.
Scores High on
1. Climate
2. Recreation
3. Utilsmedia
Scores Low on
1. Education
2. Seniors
3. Tax
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Last reviewed on: 17-JAN-2010<br>Last reviewed by: TUR editorial staff