In Turkey the railway system is state owned and connects the country with other parts of Europe and Asia. Several of the larger cities such as Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir have underground systems. There has also recently been a revival of light railway trams in the larger cities.
Private bus companies connect the larger cities, for shorter journeys into the villages domulses or small vans seating about 20 people can be hired.
Turkey has 117 airports and its national carrier Turkish Airlines has its hub at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul. Sea transport is also important to Turkey, both for tourism and for freight.
