The Guide
From The Report: Turkey 2013
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This chapter includes helpful information for visitors to Turkey, including information on society and etiquette, language, transport and visas. It also features a list of suggested hotels and contact information for various institutions, including government ministries, foreign consulates and embassies.

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Going for gold: Olympic bid sets the tone for infrastructure development in Istanbul
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The Olympics have often served as international coming-out parties for host nations with emerging economies. Games held in Japan (1964), South Korea (1988) and China (2008) showed that hosting the Olympics and Paralympics can help establish or redefine a country’s global status. Having applied for Istanbul to host the 2020 Summer Games, and becoming a candidate, Turkey has similar aspirations. “Although Turkey has previously submitted four unsuccessful bids to the International Olympic Committee…