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Talking Turkey: How safe is it for tourists? - 07/23/2008 - MiamiHerald.com

"Talking Turkey: How safe is it for tourists?

BY CHRISTINA TALCOTT AND CAROL SOTTILI
Washington Post Service

The July 9 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul caused some Turkey-bound travelers to question whether the nation is safe for visitors. The State Department posted a message on its website, advising Americans in Turkey to maintain a low profile and avoid ``facilities where Americans and Westerners are known to live or congregate, especially hotels, restaurants, housing compounds, places of worship, and resort areas.''"

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