Interesting Facts About Turkey

Most people do not know much about Turkey, however there are many interesting facts about Turkey that are often overlooked and ignored.

For example:

• Turkey has a long and rich history; it is indeed a haven for religious, political and natural history.
• The oldest known human settlement is located in Catalhoyuk, Turkey and dates back to over 9,000 years ago.
• Within Turkey lie the sites for two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• The oldest church in the world is in Turkey, as is the best preserved Roman Theatre.

There are many other facts about Turkey and its past that make it a unique and special place on the planet.

To get to know the country you must of course recognize and know its official name; The Republic of Turkey.

One interesting fact about Turkey is that the population is almost entirely Muslim. Approximately 99% of the population is Muslim; among that majority Sunnis comprise 75% of that total. Despite the overwhelmingly Muslim demographics, The Republic of Turkey is a secular state, meaning that there is of course complete freedom of choice and worship for any religion. Ethnically, an estimated 80% of the population is Turkish; the other 20% is Kurdish. The official language of the country is Turkish and the currency is the New Turkish Lira.

One of the most interesting facts about Turkey is that the country lies on two separate continents. 3% of Turkey’s landmass lies in Europe with the huge majority (97%) of Turkey falling in Asia. Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city is also the only city in the world to be located in two separate continents. There are over 12 million people that live in the city, although it is no longer the capital of the country. That distinction falls to Ankara, with a population at the time of writing closing in on 5 million.

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Geographically, Turkey’s borders on 3 sides are seas. The Black Sea is Turkey’s northern border; the Aegean Sea is the western border and the Mediterranean Sea is to the south of the country. Within the country lies the Sea of Marmara. These four seas also correspond to four of the seven regions that the country is divided into. The other three regions are Central Anatolia Region, Eastern Anatolia Region and Southeastern Anatolia Region.

With such varied terrain and surroundings, the weather is one of the most amazing facts about Turkey that you will need to acquaint yourself with. Southern Turkey, along the Mediterranean, is where you will enjoy the best weather that the country has to offer. Here there is a mild, typical Mediterranean and temperate climate. Farther towards the center of the country and away from the seas, the winters can be severe and the summers will be especially hot and dry.

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