Focus on Turkey

Turkey is vast country rich in natural resources, with a highly developed agricultural and food producing industries. Turkey’s borders span several countries between European and Asia continents, providing a natural global trade route for centuries. As an associate member of the European Union, Turkish manufacturers freely export to all major European markets.

Turkey's dynamic economy is a complex mix of modern industry and commerce along with a traditional agriculture sector that still accounts for more than 35% of employment. It has a strong and rapidly growing private sector, yet the state still plays a major role in basic industry, banking, transport, and communication. The largest industrial sector is textiles and clothing, which accounts for one-third of industrial employment. However, other sectors, notably the automotive and electronics industries are rising in importance within Turkey's export mix.

Key facts:
Population: 72 million (Labour Force: 24 million)
Land Area: 780,580 sq km (3 times larger than UK)
Capital city: Ankara
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
GDP (per capita): $12,000