Turkey

General Facts
• Turkey is a large peninsula that bridges the continents of Europe and Asia

• Turkey is surrounded on three sides by the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Aegean Sea

• It has a population of 86,398,503. Majority population is Muslim

• The Turkish currency is known as Turkish Lira which is equal to 4.43 Indian Rupees

• Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, is built on land in the Bosporus seaway

• There are over 30 languages spoken in Turkey

• Turkey is one of the most earthquake prone areas on Earth and has suffered from 13 earthquakes in the past 70 years

• The city formally became Istanbul in 1923. Turkey became a secular country, meaning there is a separation between
religion and government
Language and Lifestyle
 Most people in Turkey speak Turkish
 It is written in Latin script, and it belongs to the Turkic language group, which also
includes many other languages spoken across Asia, such as Azerbaijani and Tatar.
 Many of the young adults can also speak English, which is taught throughout Primary,
Middle and High school.

 Turkish culture is a diverse culture, with some European influence.

 Different parts of Turkey have similar but not exactly the same lifestyles
 Central Turkey and Northern Turkey are somewhat more conservative and religious
 Western Turkey and Southern Turkey, especially coastal cities are more liberal and secular.
 Collectivism is dominant in society rather than individualism. 
Turkish Food culture, cuisine and costumes
 Food in Turkey is embedded deep in the fabric of society. Almost everyone is passionate about food
 The Turkish food culture features a blend of local dishes as well as external influences
 the Southeastern Anatolian region is famous for kebabs as a result of its abundant livestock
 The Aegean region, known for its olive production, is famous for its delicious olive oil vegetable dishes and
herbs
  Istanbul has become the cultural heart of Turkey, sharing the most delicious Turkish foods from each region in
its unique cuisine.
 There are Turkish food varieties that have religious connotations for instance wheat, olives, dates, and squash.

 Turkey is a country with old clothing traditions

 One of the typical features of Turkish clothing is the usage of many layers. Very often people wear trousers, a
long robe and a jacket on top. Women usually wear several scarves or kerchiefs of different colors

 One of the most amazing pieces of Turkish clothing is socks. They are handmade and very bright
 Women's attire consists of a long robe, baggy trousers, a short jacket, an apron, several head scarves
(sometimes with a fez), slippers, and a lot of jewellery
 Traditional fabrics are silk, velvet, and cotton
Fun Facts
 There are no native camels in Turkey, but there’s an annual camel wrestling festival
 Santa Claus was born in Turkey
 Turkey introduced tulips to the world
 Turkey is the largest producer of hazelnuts
 Istanbul spans two continents – Europe and Asia
 Turkey is a resting location for birds on their migratory journey between their summer and winter
homes. 
 Turkey is home to one of the earliest settlements in the world. Built 8,800 years ago, Catal Hoyuk was a
labyrinth of 150 mud homes joined together. There were no streets in between, so people had to enter
the homes through holes in the roof!
 Turkish People Love Drinking Tea
Thank You…..
Teşekkürler….