Turkey is a large country in both eastern and middle east with a population of over 73 million people. Hundreds of thousands visit Turkey's numerous historical and archaeological sites each year. The official language is Turkish, spoken by 90% of the population, and Islam is the dominant religion though the state remains secular. The document then provides details about the author's flight from Canada to Turkey, including a 2 hour and 20 minute layover in Istanbul, and their planned 3-star hotel in Ankara near the city center with basic amenities. Popular tourist attractions in Turkey are also mentioned.