NATURAL RESOURCES :

Coal, iron ore, copper, chromium, antimony, mercury, gold, barite, borate, celestite (strontium), emery, feldspar, limestone, magnesite, marble, perlite, pumice, pyrites (sulfur), clay, arable land, hydropower. As of 1998, Turkey is the world's largest producer of hard-shell nuts, fig and apricot, the fourth in fresh vegetables, grape and tobacco production and seventh in wheat and cotton production. Turkish delight and helva are famous throughout the world.

AGRICULTURE:

Plays a very important role in Turkish economy. The main crops are wheat, rice, cotton, tea, tobacco, hazelnuts and fruits. Sheep are Turkey's most important livestock and Turkey is one of the major cotton and wool producers.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Electricity: 220 Volts AC, all over Turkey.
Tap Water: Not always safe to drink.
Weight and measures: Metric system.