Turkiye is a relatively safe country, especially in the tourist areas. The government carefully guards its tourism industry. Although tourists are unlikely to encounter violent crime in Turkey, petty theft is common. (see safety tips below). There is frequent violence in some parts of Turkiye, but it is related mostly to domestic issues or other conflicts that have nothing to do with visitors to the country. Tourists are unlikely to be in such places or part of those situations. Nevertheless, it makes sense to avoid troublesome areas and disagreements between local people. Do not travel unaccompanied to the following areas: Diyarbakir, Sirnak, Mardin, Sanliurfa, Gaziantep, Kilis, Hatay, Tunceli, Hakari; or any areas within 10 kilometers of the Syrian border.