Tag: Turkey

The English name Turkey, now applied to the modern Republic of Türkiye (previously the Republic of Turkey), is historically derived (via Old French Turquie) from the Medieval Latin Turchia, Turquia. Does the country of Turkey still exist? Turkey in brief. Destination Turkey, a Nations Online country profile of the Turkish nation located between Europe and […]

Anatolia remained multi-ethnic until the early 20th century (see Rise of Nationalism under the Ottoman Empire). Its inhabitants were of varied ethnicities, including Turks, Armenians, Assyrians, Kurds, Greeks, French, and Italians (particularly from Genoa and Venice). What was the original name of Turkey? The English name Turkey, now applied to the modern Republic of Türkiye […]

3%. Thrace, the European portion of Turkey comprises 3% of the country and 10% of its population. Thrace is separated from Asia Minor, the Asian portion of Turkey, by the Bosporus, the Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles. Is Turkey mostly in Europe? Turkey is a transcontinental country located in both Asia and Europe. 97% […]

Bodrum is a charming and fascinating little port, 270 km. south of Izmir, on the Aegean coast of Turkey. It is located on the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula, it faces the Greek island of Kos and at a point that checks the entry into the Gulf of Gokova.BODRUM. MOST VISITED 10 Yaliciftlik Which region […]

Thrace, the European portion of Turkey comprises 3% of the country and 10% of its population. Thrace is separated from Asia Minor, the Asian portion of Turkey, by the Bosporus, the Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles. İskilip, Çorum province, is considered to be the geographical center of Earth. Which parts of Turkey are European? […]

Aphrodisias. Aphrodisias was a small ancient Greek Hellenistic city and is located in the historic Caria region of western Anatolia, Turkey. The site consists of two ancient segments. First, there is the archeological site of Aphrodisias, and second, the marble quarries northeast of the city. Are there Greek temples in Turkey? The archaeological site of […]

The earliest Greek civilisations thrived nearly 4000 years ago. The ancient Greeks lived in Greece and the countries that we now call Bulgaria and Turkey. The Ancient Greek empire spread over Europe as far as France. What was Turkey called in ancient Greece? Called Asia Minor (Lesser Asia) by the Romans, the land is the […]

3%. Turkey is a transcontinental country located in both Asia and Europe. 97% of Turkey’s territory lies in Asia and only 3% of its territory lies in Europe. Which parts of Turkey are European? ThraceThe European portion of Turkey is known as Thrace, while the Asian is called Anatolia or Asia Minor; Istanbul straddles both […]

Ordinary passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their one month single entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr. Palau Republic: Ordinary and official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye. Can EU residents travel to Turkey without a visa? Turkey requires visas from citizens […]

Turkey continues to be the only official EU candidate country that lacks visa-free travel access to Schengen countries in the bloc’s history. Will Turkey get visa-free access to Schengen countries? The Visa Liberalization Dialogue (VLD) launched between Türkiye and the European Union (EU) aims to lift Schengen visa requirement for Turkish citizens during their short […]

Ancient Cities in Turkey That You Can’t-Miss Istanbul. Ephesus. Hierapolis. Konya. Kaymakli Underground City. Ankara. What ancient city is in Turkey? Ephesus, the grandest ancient city in Turkey Turkey’s largest ancient city of Ephesus located in Izmir. Why is Ephesus considered Turkey’s grandest ancient city? Because it features all the typical characteristics of an important […]

Nearly all of the country is in Asia, comprising the oblong peninsula of Asia Minor—also known as Anatolia (Anadolu)—and, in the east, part of a mountainous region sometimes known as the Armenian Highland. Does Turkey belong to Europe or Asia? Turkey is a transcontinental country located in both Asia and Europe. 97% of Turkey’s territory […]

97% of Turkey’s territory lies in Asia and only 3% of its territory lies in Europe. Turkey belongs to two continents, its larger part is in Asia and smaller part in Europe. It is fully a connecting country in between Asia and Europe, that is why it is called in a brief name as “Eurasia”. […]

Schengen member states are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Is Turkey a part of Schengen visa? Turkey is not part of the Schengen group and has nothing to do whatsoever with your […]

Istanbul. Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and the fifth-largest city in the world by population, is considered European, yet it occupies two different continents. Which part of Turkey is Europe? ThraceThe European portion of Turkey is known as Thrace, while the Asian is called Anatolia or Asia Minor; Istanbul straddles both as the world’s […]

East Thrace. East Thrace or Eastern Thrace Which side of Turkey is Europe? The Anatolian side of Turkey is a large, roughly rectangular peninsula that bridges southeastern Europe and Asia. Thrace, the European portion of Turkey comprises 3% of the country and 10% of its population.Geography of Turkey. Continent Asia and Europe • Water 2% […]

Eating Out Restaurants are much cheaper than their European and North American counterparts. Simple street snacks start from 2 to 5 liras. If you eat at a restaurant on the cheaper side, expect to pay around 20-25 liras. How expensive is a meal in Turkey? Cost of Living in Turkey Restaurants Edit Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant […]

Welcome to Turkey. Alcohol can be bought at most supermarkets, markets or special tobacco shops that sell alcohol, non alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. Is there whiskey in Turkey? Istanbul is a major city in Turkey with a growing whisky scene. From dram and dine experiences to artisan cocktails, we take a tour from a local. […]

Although it originated in the Americas, the turkey was named after the country Turkey because it resembled another bird nicknamed turkey-cock and turkey-hen, which was imported through the Turkish region. What was Turkey called before it was a country? The country adopted this name after it declared independence in 1923 from the occupying Western powers. […]

Sunni branch. Of those Turks who follow Islam, roughly 80% belong to the Sunni branch (mostly following the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence). Meanwhile, at least 20% follow a form of Shi’a Islam – mostly the Alevi faith. Turkey has a strong secular tradition that arose after the caliphate was abolished. What type of Islam […]