1) Visa
Detailed information on visa issues can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
http://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/Visa/Visa_Welcome.aspx
2) How to get to Eskişehir?
Reaching Eskişehir from Ankara
After arriving in Ankara (Esenboğa Airport), you can reach Eskişehir by high-speed train or bus.
a) Bus
Ankara - Eskişehir
1. You can go to the bus station (AŞTİ) from Esenboğa Airport by HAVAŞ airport shuttle service.
2. Then, you need to take a bus to Eskişehir. (3,5 hours)
Some of the bus operating companies from Ankara to Eskişehir:
Kamil Koç Turizm : +90 4440562
METRO Turizm : +90 4443455
İsmail Ayaz Turizm : +90 4442626
Nilüfer Turizm: +90 4440099
b) High-Speed Train (recommended)
1. You can go to Ankara train station from Esenboğa Airport by HAVAŞ airport shuttle service.
2. Then, you need to take the high-speed train to Eskişehir. (80 minutes)
For further information about the high-speed train, please check the web-site below: www.tcdd.gov.tr
Reaching Eskişehir from İstanbul
After landing Istanbul Atatürk airport, you can reach Eskişehir by bus.
a) Bus
1. You can reach Esenler Bus Station from Atatürk Airport by subway (Metro). From Sabiha Gökçen Airport, you need to take HAVATAŞ airport shuttle service to Ataşehir Bus Terminal.
2. Then, you need to take a bus to Eskişehir. (6 hours)
Check some of the bus operating companies from İstanbul to Eskişehir:
Buzlu Turizm : +90 4440047
İsmail Ayaz Turizm: +90 444 26 26
Kamil Koç Turizm : +90 4440562
b) By high-speed train
You can reach
1. Kadıköy, from Atatürk Airport via IETT public buses (about 1,5 hours)
2. Pendik Train Station, from Kadıköy via IETT public buses (about 30 minutes)
3. Eskişehir, from Pendik Train Station via high-speed train (about 2,5 hours)
3) Student Pick-up
As long as the incoming exchange students inform their Kanka friends or the International Affairs Office about their exact arrival date and time in Istanbul or Ankara, Kanka friends will give advice about transportation to Eskişehir and can meet them at the train station or bus station in Eskişehir.
4) Language
The official language of Turkey is Turkish. Following the foundation of the Republic of Turkey, the New Turkish Alphabet, composed of 29 letters, was created through the adaptation of the Latin alphabet in 1928. The alphabet does not include the letters q, x, and w and has the letters ç, ğ, ı, ö, ş, and ü to meet the requirements of the sound inventory of Turkish. Turkish is an agglutinative language and it is possible to derive many words from a simple root. Some of the most frequent and useful words/phrases/numbers/Wh- questions in Turkish and their translations are listed below.
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Turkish
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English
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Göz
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Eye
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Gözlük
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Eyeglasses
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Gözlükçü
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Optician
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Gözlükçülük
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The business of selling glasses
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Merhaba
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Hello
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Günaydın
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Good morning
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İyi akşamlar
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Good evening
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İyi geceler
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Good night
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Hoşça kal
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Good bye
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Nasılsınız?
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How are you?
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İyiyim
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I am fine
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Görüşürüz/görüşmek üzere
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See you later
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Evet
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Yes
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Hayır
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No
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Lütfen
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Please
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Teşekkür Ederim/Teşekkürler
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Thak you/Thanks
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…var, …yok (used to express the availability and unavailability of something, respectively)
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There is… / There is not…
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… istiyorum
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I want …
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Numbers
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1
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Bir
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12
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Oniki
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50
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Elli
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2
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İki
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13
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Onüç
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60
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Altmış
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3
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Üç
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14
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Ondört
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70
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Yetmiş
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4
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Döt
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15
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Onbeş
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80
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Seksen
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5
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Beş
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16
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Onaltı
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90
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Doksan
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6
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Altı
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17
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Onyedi
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100
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Yüz
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7
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Yedi
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18
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Onsekiz
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200
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İkiyüz
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8
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Sekiz
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19
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Ondokuz
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1.000
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Bin
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9
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Dokuz
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20
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Yirmi
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100.000
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Yüzbin
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10
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On
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30
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Otuz
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1.000.000
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Bir milyon
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11
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Onbir
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40
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Kırk
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“Wh” Questions
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Kim
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Who
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Ne
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What
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Ne zaman
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When
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Nerede
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Where
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Nasıl
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How
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Niçin
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Why
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5) Religion
Turkey is a secular country where the great majority of the population is Muslim. The freedom of religious belief or disbelief and the application or non-application of religious rules is constitutionally protected. Everyone is free to observe any religion of their preference and follow their method of worship.
6) Currency
The currency of the Republic of Turkey is the Turkish Lira. 1 USD is 2,14 TL or 1 Euro is about 2,95 TL. It’s possible to check the current exchange rate on the Central Bank’s website: http://www.tcmb.gov.tr/yeni/eng/
7) Mobile Phone Operators
There are international service providers for mobile telephones in Turkey such as Turkcell, Vodafone and Avea. You may purchase a line from one of these service providers or use your own mobile phone line after having checked their availability of access in Turkey. It is possible to purchase both billed and pay-as-you-go lines from service providers in Turkey. You can choose the package that suits your needs in both service options.
8) Post-Cargo-Courier Service
Post, cargo and courier services are provided by the state and the private sectors in Turkey. PTT is one of these institutions. PTT has a branch on Yunus Emre Campus and you can send mail, transfer money, or pay bills (telephone, mobile phone, electricity, water, etc.)
9) Banking Service and Credit Cards
Turkish banks offer developed banking services that are fully integrated with the world. You can cash your traveler’s checks in banks and pay various bill with credit cards. International credit cards such as VISA, MasterCard and American Express are valid in almost all locations where you purchase services or products such as hotels, restaurants, markets, shops or travel agencies.
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Public Holidays
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English Name
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Local Name
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Date
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Ramadan (Religious Holiday)
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Ramazan Bayramı or Şeker Bayramı
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To be announced at the beginning of each year.
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Kurban (Religious Holiday)
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Kurban Bayramı
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To be announced at the beginning of each year.
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New Year's Day
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Yılbaşı
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January, 1
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National Sovereignty and Children's Day
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Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
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April, 23
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Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
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Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
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May, 19
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Victory Day
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Zafer Bayramı
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August, 30
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Republic Day
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Cumhuriyet Bayramı
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October,29
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10) Weather in Eskişehir
Eskişehir is located in Central Anatolia and the climate has the characteristics of a continental climate; however, the region is also influenced by the weather conditions in the Western Black Sea Coast and Mediterranean regions. Annual average temperature is about 10.9 C˚. According to monthly average temperatures, the coldest month of the year is January with an average temperature of -2 C˚. The coldest days and frost are from the second half of December until the first half of February. In the second half of spring, maximum temperatures can reach over 20 C˚. The hottest days are in June, July and August when the lowest temperature is between 10 and 15 C˚. The highest temperatures are between 30 – 40 C˚ from the second half of July until the first half of August. Autumn is felt when the temperature falls below 20 C˚ in the second half of August.
11) Transportation
a) Highway
Eskişehir is centrally located at the junction of many major highways and railroads. It serves as a major hub linking İstanbul with the Central Anatolia, and Ankara with the Southern Marmara Region and Western Anatolia. Eskisehir is connected to all neighboring cities by major highways. The highway route network of Eskişehir is 4782 km. Eskişehir Otogar (Main inter-city Bus Station), located on 160 acres, is one of the most modern bus stations of Turkey with a strikingly modern design, shopping centers, other facilities, and ticket offices. Eskişehir Bus Station serves approximately 500 buses and 6000 passengers daily. Public buses and the tram operate between the station and the city center and the campuses.
b) Railroad
Eskişehir has been an important railroad junction in Turkey since the foundation of the Turkish Republic. Approximately 15 passenger lines go through Eskişehir. The total railway network of Eskisehir is 268 kilometers. The distance between Eskişehir and Ankara is 264 km, Eskişehir-İstanbul is 375 km, and Eskişehir-Afyon is 162 km. Eskişehir is also connected to Ankara, Konya, Bilecik, and İstanbul via high-speed train lines.
c) Public Transportation
Public transportation is available within the city. Public and private buses, minibuses, tram and taxis are the main means of transportation used, allowing the residents of the city to reach any point in the city easily.
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