POLITICAL STRUCTURE :

The Turkish Republic is based on secular democratic, pluralist and parliamentary system, where human rights are protected by law and social justice. The National Assembly is elected by popular vote and the nation is governed by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Turkey is a founding member of OECD, the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization, a member of NATO, the European Council and the European Parliament, and an associate member of the European Community.

Coins of 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 New Turkish Kurus(Ykr) are also in circulation. Daily official and free-market exchange rates for foreign currencies are published in all newspapers. Foreign currencies can easily be changed at the banks and change offices .Eurocheques can be cashed immediately and travelers' cheques are cashed on proving the identification. Major credit cards like American Express, VISA, Diners Club, MasterCard, Access, JCB and Eurocard are also in use in Turkey, being accepted at most establishments .