Istanbul Networking

How close-knit is the expat community in this area?  How do I get involved with it? 

The expat community is not so close-knit in Istanbul due to the scale of the city
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Beside expat groups, what is the best way to make social connections outside of work?

Although classed as "expat groups" the majority of members of most of the associations in Istanbul are Turkish and therefore represent a great way for building a social network. The Mother and Child Education Foundation (MOCEF) implements free literacy courses for women in Istanbul and the Lions Group is a Turkish organization aimed at raising money for charity.  There is also an Istanbul Rotary Club.
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Where can I meet other singles in this city? 

Internations has a large and very active group in Istanbul
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Are there any unique networking opportunities for accompanying partners? 

Yes, but they are mostly geared towards women. They include the International Women of Istanbul, American Women of Istanbul, Corona Ladies Group, The Network of Foreign Spouses, Swiss Club, Circolo Roma Club and Finnish Women’s Club.
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