One concerns the economy. Mr Erdogan's claims that the global meltdown had not affected Turkey angered voters, who face rising unemployment (13.6% in December), shrinking GDP and a tumbling lira.

第一个教训事关经济：埃尔多安对于全球经济崩溃没有影响到土耳其的论断激怒了选民，后者正面对攀升的失业率(十二月为13.6%)、缩水的GDP以及贬值的里拉。

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Iran sells natural gas to Turkey and receives payment in Turkish lira, which are then used to purchase gold bars in Turkey.

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The lira has lost half its value against the US dollar since Turkey first lurched into crisis in February.

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Turkey provided its commercial banks the option of meeting a portion of their Turkish lira reserve requirements with alternatives, said Erica Rannestad, commodity analyst with CPM Group.

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