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Turkey is a developing country, and the main contribution
to Gross Domestic Product comes from services sector.
The Turkish economy is based on a number of significant
advantages, including a very young population, low labour
costs, a proficient labour force, and a convenient and
central location between Western Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Turkey has an export oriented economy with a population
of 69 million, a GNP level of over 400 Billion Euros, and a
rapidly developing information society.
The main export components are the textile industry, followed
by the automotive industry and the food.
The main import components are machinery, equipment and crude oil.
Main trading partners of Turkey are Germany, Russia, U.K.
Italy, France, U.S. and the other EU countries.
Turkish economy benefits from membership of most of the
international organizations, including NATO, OECD, and
the IMF.
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