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The Turkish Lira symbol (font)

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The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) organized a Competition for the Turkish Lira Sign to further enhance the prestige and to raise worldwide recognition of the Turkish lira. Following some revisions made to the winning design, which was selected from applications received by the CBRT within a stipulated timeframe, a unique symbol () has been determined to represent the Turkish currency. The symbol, which is both easily recognizable and aesthetically pleasing, is at the same time eye-catching and can easily be reproduced by hand. While selecting the Turkish lira currency sign, two marked features of the Turkish lira and the Turkish economy were highlighted in accordance with the principles set forth by the Board. These are; "confidence" and "steadily rising value". The anchor-like sign emphasizes that the Turkish lira has become a "safe haven". The upward pointing parallel lines symbolize the "steadily rising value" of the Turkis...

Lagina, The Sacred precinct of the Goddess Hecate

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Lagina, The Sacred precinct of the Goddess Hecate Lagina is an ancient cult site of important archaeological and touristic value dating from the Carian period and extended under the Seleucid kings that is situated in southwestern Turkey (adjacent to Turgut, a municipality in the Muğla Province) and which is famous for its Hekate Sanctuary. The site is situated at 9 kilometers distance from the Yatağan-Milas highway, served by an asphalt road bifurcating shortly after the Yatağan Power Plant when coming from Yatağan. The small town of Turgut itself was until recently named Leyne, a name that is still used among the locals and in the region, thus echoing its name in antiquity. Recent studies have shown that the site had been inhabited and/or employed in an unintterupted manner during a time span stretching back to the Bronze Age. Seleucid kings have conducted a considerable reconstruction effort in the sacred ground of Lagina and have transformed it into a for...

Post Office services to Turkey and post in Bogazici

Just like in the UK, you will not see many post offices around in Turkey. There is usually one in towns and villages with more in large towns and cities. The postal service is not the best equipped in the world by any stretch of the imagination, but it does work.  The Turks do not however use the service to the extent that the British do. They do not send cards and letters on birthdays and other annual celebrated days. They do not have Easter and Christmas to contend with, but valentines is becoming more popular, but Clinton cards has not founds its way here to my knowledge. Mail from the UK tends to take about 7 to 14 days. This includes small packages. The hold up is normally at the customs in Istanbul. The post office runs a door to door service just like anywhere else. However, do not be deceived by parcel companies like UPS and TNT. They advertise a door to door service, which is technically incorrect. The parcel or item to be delivered will need to be cleared at customs...