Tag: Turkey

You’ll need a meat thermometer to make sure you cook your turkey to the right temperature. Insert it close to, but not touching, the thigh bone. If it reads 180 degrees F in the thigh and 170 degrees F in the breast, it’s done and ready to serve. How do you tell if a turkey’s […]

The culture of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Kültürü) combines a heavily diverse and heterogeneous set of elements that have been derived from the various cultures of the Eastern Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, Caucasia, Central Asia and Middle East traditions. What is the main culture of Turkey? Though there is a strong group consciousness, Turks generally remain open […]

The Greek campaign was launched primarily because the western Allies, particularly British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, had promised Greece territorial gains at the expense of the Ottoman Empire, recently defeated in World War I. Greek claims stemmed from the fact that Anatolia had been part of Ancient Greece and Why did the Greeks leave […]

Turkey is a predominantly Muslim nation that has abolished polygamy, which was officially criminalized with the adoption of the Turkish Civil Code in 1926, a milestone in Atatürk’s secularist reforms. Penalties for illegal polygamy are up to 2 years imprisonment. Can Turkish men marry more than one woman? The financial demands related to marriage tend […]

According to the latest HSBC Expat Explorer report, Turkey ranked as the 7th best country in the world for international workers by the expats living in Turkey. The survey explores the opportunities offered by countries in terms of quality of life, work-life balance, financial return, and family life. Is it easy to get jobs in […]

For 2022, Turkey is ranked 13 of 142 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review. It holds a PwrIndx* score of 0.1961 (a score of 0.0000 is considered ‘perfect’). Is Turkey a powerful country? Turkey is the only European country that has grown in power since the financial crisis and the start […]

Religion Turkey is a secular country with a majority Muslim population. The Turkish Constitution officially recognises Sunni Islam, Christianity (some Catholic and Orthodox sects) and Judaism. Turkey has a strong secular tradition that arose after the caliphate was abolished. What are the top 2 religions in Turkey? Islam (89.5%) Irreligion (Deism) (4.5%) Irreligion (Agnosticism) (2.7%) […]

As a close partner of both Russia and Ukraine, Turkey is actively attempting to broker a peaceful solution to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, and has hosted a number of high-profile negotiations between the two countries. Who is the ally of Turkey? Since the Cold War, Turkey’s most important ally has been the United […]

China is a founding and the leading member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization while Turkey is a dialogue partner. China and Turkey have maintained relations, despite China’s conflicts with Turkic Uyghurs in Xinjiang and a Uyghur diaspora population residing in Turkey. Who is Turkey’s biggest ally? Since the Cold War, Turkey’s most important ally has […]

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 Area Ranked 36th • Total 783,562 km2 (302,535 sq mi) • Land 98% • Water 2% […]

Interest in Christianity among Turkish people has increased during the Corona Year. Despite many challenges, new churches are being established at an increasing pace. Fida is involved in supporting the planting of local churches and the spiritual growth of believers. What is the fastest growing religion in Turkey? Islam (89.5%) Irreligion (Deism) (4.5%) Irreligion (Agnosticism) […]

English is widely spoken in touristic cities of Turkey, such as Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Antalya, and Muğla. Most educated young people speak English to a certain degree since English lessons are integrated into the Turkish education system. Is English widely spoken in Turkey? Spoken English is not common in Turkey in general. About 17% of […]

The headscarf was banned in public institutions because of the ‘public clothing regulation’ issued after the 1980 coup and began to be implemented in a radical way after the 1997 military memorandum. Is it banned to wear hijab in Turkey? Turkey is officially a secular state, and the hijab was banned in universities and public […]

Mustafa Kemal became the republic’s first President of Turkey and subsequently introduced many radical reforms with the aim of founding a new Secular Republic from the remnants of its Ottoman past. Who ruled Turkey after the Ottomans? The Ottoman period spanned more than 600 years and came to an end only in 1922, when it […]

Etymology. The English name of Turkey (from Medieval Latin Turchia/Turquia) means “land of the Turks”. Middle English usage of Turkye is attested to in an early work by Chaucer called The Book of the Duchess (c. 1368). What was the country Turkey called before? The country adopted this name after it declared independence in 1923 […]

Here are the top 11 foods to eat in Turkey: 1.Manti (Turkish Ravioli) Meze. Kumpir. Menemen. Lahmacun. Baklava. Iskender Kebap. Balik Ekmek. What meat do they eat in Turkey? The most commonly eaten meats include sheep, lamb, goat and chicken, and kebabs are made from all of them. Döner kebap and şiş kebap are now […]

7 Most Popular Turkish Dishes Baklava. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, baklava is one of the most iconic Turkish dishes and a must for anyone with a sweet tooth. Şiş kebap. ‘Kebab’ is an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of street eats, but the most famous is the skewered şiş kebap. Döner. Köfte. […]

1. Baklava. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, baklava is one of the most iconic Turkish dishes and a must for anyone with a sweet tooth. This layered pastry is filled with nuts and covered in syrup and ground pistachios for an unforgettable Mediterranean dessert. What is the main food in Turkey? Although meat-based foods […]

The Ottoman Empire in 1914 was commonly known as ‘the sick man of Europe’, a sign that the once-great power was crumbling. Why Turkey was known as the sick man of Europe? In the 19th century, the magazine argued, ‘Turkey was a European power (Nicholas I of Russia dubbed it the sick man of Europe, […]

Türkiye (Turkish: Türkiye), officially the Republic of Türkiye (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti), is a country in both Europe and Asia. The area of Turkey is about 780,000 square kilometres (300,000 sq mi). Türkiye is a republic. There are 81 provinces in Türkiye. Which country Turkey belongs to? The Anatolian side of Turkey is a large, roughly […]