[2] The majority of white-collar worker Britons are found in Istanbul and İzmir, with smaller populations scattered throughout the capital Ankara.
British residents living in smaller urban centres are mainly occupied in the textile and energy sectors.
The towns of Çeşme, Didim, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum and Antalya are hot spots for Britons in Turkey.
The results showed a great number replying in the negative, citing concerns that doing so may cause Turkey to lose its identity and culture.
The poll showed that many Britons are attracted to Turkey because of its not being as Europeanized, as well as its favourable climate, cheaper standards of living, the social circles and less pressure in daily life.