Facts About Türkiye

(Where is Türkiye located and what countries borders it)?

1- Facts About Türkiye: Türkiye is a transcontinental republic country, part of which is located in the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe.

Most of Türkiye is located in the Anatolian Peninsula in western Asia.

 

2- The two parts of Türkiye are separated by the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus, and the Dardanelles.

 

Türkiye is bordered to the north by the Black Sea and to the northwest by the Greece and Bulgaria which are located In Europe.

To the east Türkiye is bordered by Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran which are all located In Asia.

 

To the northeast is Georgia In Europe, and to the southeast is Iraq it is also located In Asia, to the south is Syria which Is located In Asia, and the Mediterranean; and to the west Türkiye overlooks the Aegean Sea.

 

3- The Black Sea coast in the country extends for a distance of 1,650 kilometers, which is approximately the size of Berlin, the capital of Germany, and Paris, the capital of France, which are all located In Europe.

 

It is reported that about 97 % of republic of Türkiye is located in Asia, and the rest is in Europe.

 

 

(What are the most important cities and provinces in Türkiye)?

1- Türkiye is a republic consists of 81 provinces, and Ankara has been the official capital of the country since 1923.

 

Istanbul was the capital of the four major empires, namely the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Latin empires.

 

Istanbul previously had several names, such as:

Lygos_Byzantium_Constantinople, and Istanbul ranked 14th as the largest city in terms of population until the end of 2022, which amounted to about 15.5 million people.

 

2- Ankara ranked 96th in having the highest smart city index in the world for the year 2024, With Index reached 0.854.

Also Istanbul came In position 110th with data reached 0.867, according to a report by imd.org.

 

 

(What is the system of government in Türkiye and who runs the country)?

1- The system of government in republic of Türkiye is a presidential republic and is ruled by Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

 

Türkiye is the first Islamic country to grant women the right to vote.

 

In 1923, Türkiye’s republic became an internationally recognized state after the collapse of the Islamic Ottoman Caliphate and the establishment of Türkiye Republic.

 

2- Türkiye’s first president was Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and when Ataturk took power in Türkiye, he implemented The so-called modernization of the state.

 

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk banned the wearing of the hijab in schools, universities.

Türkiye’s government departments by girls until the ban was partially abolished in schools in 2012 and entirely in 2013.

 

Ataturk imposed the call to prayer in Turkish instead of Arabic.

 

3- Republic of Türkiye was subjected to a failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016, that lasted six days, only hours later, it became the shortest military coup in history.

 

 

(What languages are spoken in Türkiye)?

1- Turkish is the official language in the country, and other local languages, such as Kurdish and Arabic, are widespread.

 

It is noteworthy that the Turkish language is relatively easy to learn, as it is a mixture of Arabic, Kurdish, and English.

 

Ataturk made the English alphabet instead of Arabic and removed some Arabic words and terms from the language.

The Turks do not speak any language other than their mother tongue.

 

2- You will not find anyone who speaks English, so you must learn some words and sentences before traveling to republic of Türkiye or use the Google Translate application to facilitate the communication process.

 

3- The Turks converted the alphabet into an Arabic language, as it was spoken only orally and not through writing.

The Turks did this with the aim of learning and understanding Islamic and Arab civilization to a greater extent, and because the Qur’an was revealed in the Arabic language.

 

4- The longest Turkish word is “muvaffakiyetsizleştiricileştiriveremeyebileceklerimizdenmişsinizcesine”.

This long word translates to “as if you were one of those whom we may not be able to make into unsuccessful and unsuccessful-makers”, it has 57 letters.    Source: quora.com.

(What is the origin of the name Türkiye and its meaning)?

1- Türkiye was named after two words: Turk, the national name of the Turks, and iye, which means our land or our possessions, meaning that Türkiye means the land of the Turks or our Turkish land.

 

The country was previously known as Asia Minor until it changed its official name from Turkey to Türkiye in 2022 due to its adoption of the Turkish language, which consists of a First name from English letters.

 

(What are the national symbols of Türkiye)?

1- The national flower in republic of Türkiye is the tulip, Türkiye is the first to introduce this flower to the world, not the Netherlands.

 

Ottoman people introduced this flower to Europe in the sixteenth century.

 

2- Türkiye republic’s flag consists of a red background that represents the courage and blood that was shed to liberate the country.

 

In the middle of the flag is the crescent, which is one of the symbols of Islam as it represents the official religion of the country.

The star in Turkish flag often refers to the planet Venus next to the moon.

 

The flag of Türkiye was officially adopted in 1844.

It is noteworthy that if you kill a person while he is lowering turkeys flag or desecrating it in any way, Turkish law does not consider this a crime.

 

3- The Ottoman era was famous for the era of the tulip.

 

There are more than 10,000 species of plants and 9,000 species of flowers in republic of Türkiye, While the country’s national bird is Turdus iliacus.

 

4- Republic of Türkiye has the largest collection of birds among Eurasian countries.

Also, the national animal in Türkiye is the Turkish Angora cat, the Anatolian shepherd dog, and the gray wolf.

 

5- The name of Turkish national anthem is Istiklal Marsi which was adopted in 1921.

You can listen to the Turkish national anthem and watch it with translation in the next video.

 

(What are the most famous dishes of Turkish cuisine)?

1- Telugu God is one of the most famous local dishes, it is a dessert made of milk, sugar, and boiled chicken, and cinnamon is added to it to give it a flavor and a beautiful appearance.

 

It is the custom of the Turks to eat soup before meals, especially in the winter.

 

2- Among the desserts are kunafa and baklava, the latter famous in Gaziantep.

 

Lokum is a Turkish invention dating back more than 500 years.

 

Lokum was the favorite dessert to Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military commander.

 

Lokum was also eaten by the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso during a break from work.

 

Tea is the national drink in Türkiye, and the Turks consume it the most globally.

 

3- The oldest cookbook in the world was discovered in the warehouses of Hagia Sophia in Türkiye, as the history of the book dates back more than 800 years, and it has been recorded.

 

4- Türkiye holds a Guinness World Record as the heaviest shakshuk dish in the world, which consists of eggs and tomatoes.

 

5- Turkeys climb the mountains after the rain to collect wild snails as they sell them to merchants who in turn export them to Europe and Asia as it is a luxury dish served in restaurants.

 

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How Much Tea Do Turks Consume?

6- The reason for the turkeys’ love for tea goes back to after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, as the founder of the modern Republic of Türkiye.

 

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, encouraged his people to move from drinking coffee to drinking tea due to the high cost of importing coffee.

 

After some time, Turkeys began to grow tea within areas suitable for this in Türkiye located in the northern regions of the Black Sea, such as the cities of Trabzon and Rize, over time, turkeys became addicted to drinking tea.

 

Thus Türkiye ranked 1st the country that consumes the most tea in the world for the half of 2023, reaching 6.94 Ibs per capita annually.    Source: finance.yahoo.com.

 

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What Is The Best Restaurant In Türkiye?

7- Neolokal In Istanbul ranked 63rd as the best restaurants in the world for the year 2023 according to a report by theworlds50best.com.

This report compared the 100 best restaurants around the world.

Also Turk Fatih Tutak restaurant In Istanbul ranked 66th.

 

(What are the national holidays in Türkiye)?

1- January 1 New Year’s Day.

2- April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day.

3- May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day.

4- May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day.
5- August 30 Victory Day.

6- October 29 Republic Day.

7- Feast of the Sacrifice Holiday: 4 and a 1/2 day.

8- Ramadan Feast: 3 and a 1/2 day.

Source: istanbul.com.

 

 

(What is the most important information about the geography of Türkiye)?

1- Türkiye ranked 37th in the world and 9 in Asia after Pakistan as the largest country in terms of area, with an area of 783,562 square kilometers.

Türkiye occupies 0.5 % of world landmass.    Source: worldometers.info.

 

It is noteworthy that there are no deserts on the country’s territory.

 

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What Is The Longest River In Türkiye?

2- The longest river in republic of Türkiye is the Euphrates, with a length of 2,800 kilometers, and it is the longest in southwest Asia.

 

Euphrates flows from southeastern Türkiye, crosses neighboring countries such as Syria and Iraq, and finally empties into the Persian Gulf.

 

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What Is The Largest Lake In Türkiye?

3- The largest lake in republic of Türkiye is Wanê, with an area of 3,713 square kilometers; it is one of the largest rivers in Türkiye.

 

The saltiest lake in the world prevents it from freezing, as it is located at an altitude of 1,639 meters above sea level, and its maximum depth is 451 meters.

 

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What Is The Highest Point In Türkiye?

4- The highest point in republic of Türkiye is the summit of Mount Ararat which belongs to the continent of Asia, It is 5,165 meters above sea level.

 

Ararat is a dormant volcanic mountain covered with snow throughout the year.

 

Ararat mountain is close to the borders with Iran, Azerbaijan, and Armenia which are all located In Asia, mount Ararat is located in Agri Province.

 

Many people believe that Noah’s Ark, peace be upon him, docked on Mount Judi in republic of Türkiye.

Göbekli is considered the highest point in Türkiye.

 

5- The oldest religious temple built by man, dating back more than 11,600 years, is located on a hill in a mountainous location in southeastern Anatolia.

 

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What Is The Best Beach In Türkiye?

6- Türkiye has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and most of Antalya’s beaches carry the Blue Flag, indicating that they represent global environmental standards.

 

Does Türkiye Have A Good Environment?

7- Türkiye came in position 172nd for having the best environmental performance in the world, which reached 37.2 according to a report by Yale University for the year 2024.

 

This report compares the data of 143 countries around the world that have the highest environmental performance index, which is abbreviated with EPI.    Source: epi.yale.edu.

 

 

(Is the education system developed in Türkiye)?

1- Türkiye is ranked 49th in the world for having the best educational system for 2024, according to the US.NEWS magazine.

 

Six universities from Türkiye were chosen from among the top 500 universities worldwide.

 

2- There is one Nobel Prize winner from Türkiye, Orhan Pamuk, who won it in the field of literature in 2006.

 

More than 6 million copies of his books have been translated into more than six languages, and thus, he is the author of more than the best-selling books in Türkiye.

 

3- Türkiye ranked 59th with the highest global knowledge index for the year 2024, which reached 49.21, according to knowledge4all.com.

 

 

(What are the main religions and sects in Türkiye)?

1- The vast majority of Turks belong to Sunni Islam, however, there are other Muslim communities such as the Alevis.

 

In large cities, Christian minorities of various faiths have freedom of worship within their respective communities and the same applies to Jews.    Source: originaltravel.co.uk.

 

2- Türkiye was the first country in the world to build an underground mosque at a depth of 7 metres.

A black arrow in Sancilar Mosque indicates the direction of the Qibla for those who want to pray.

 

Sanjilar Mosque, a mosque located in Istanbul, won first place as the most beautiful religious building in the world in the World Architecture Competition and is present in all government buildings in Turkey.

 

3- Türkiye has the seventh largest number of mosques in the world compared to other countries, with their number exceeding 82,000 mosques.

The most important in Türkiye is the Blue Mosque, which is visited by millions of tourists annually.

 

It’s mentioned that the first church in the world was built in Antioch, Türkiye.

 

 

(What organizations and memberships does Türkiye belong to)?

1- In 1961 Türkiye joined the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

The organization’s founding dates back to 1961, and its headquarters are located in Paris, the capital of France.

 

 

(How big is the Türkish economy, and what are the most important exports)?

1- The official currency of the country is the Turkish lira, and the Medes were the first to use silver and gold coins more than 2,500 years ago when they inhabited what is currently known as Türkiye.

 

2- Türkiye have a gross domestic product in the world for the year 2024, which reached $12,730.    Source: data.worldbank.org.

 

3- The industrial sector is the largest in the country, and its most important exports are:

Clothing, textiles, building materials, ceramics, granite, plastic, chemistry, thermal products, electronic devices, and mining Such as copper, iron, manganese, mercury, aluminum, coal, briquette, chrome, jewelry, and precious stones.

 

4- Türkiye also export furniture, the most important manufacturer of which is Istikbal, in addition to cars, as Türkiye’s government aims to become the first to produce cars in Europe.

 

In addition to furniture, Türkiye also exports foodstuffs, drinks, and drones, the most important of which is Bayraktar.

Türkiye has exported Bayraktar to several countries such as Ukraine and Azerbaijan.

 

5- The most important exports in the agricultural sector are hazelnuts, as Türkiye ranks 1st with 765,000 tons followed by Italy and Azerbaijan in the world in their exports according to helgilibrary.com.

 

There are also apricots, pistachios, cherries and quince, luxury pasta, livestock heads, and their derivatives, such as dairy cheeses, hides, eggs, and meat.

 

6- There is also the services sector, which includes work in government institutions and public utilities.

There’s also delivery services, in addition to tourism.

Türkiye ranked 6th in the world as the most visited country for 2024 with 51,2 million tourists visiting it according to economymiddleeast.com.

 

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Who Is The Richest person In Türkiye?

7- The wealthiest man in Türkiye is Murat Ulker, who owns 63% of Yildiz Holding Company, which specializes in manufacturing food products and non-alcoholic beverages.

 

Ulker purchased the Godiva company from Belgium, which has branches in most countries of the world, the most important of which are United States, Canada, the continent of Europe, and Asia.

 

Also Ulker purchase of the United Company, which hails from United Kingdom.

Ulker’s net worth is $5.5 billion as of Q1 2025 according to Forbes.com.

 

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What Is The Most Expensive Street In Türkiye?

8- The most expensive street in Türkiye is Caddesi, located in Istanbul, and ranks 16th as the most expensive street in the world.

 

The annual rent per square foot is $312.

The street includes clothing stores in addition to hotels, cafes, restaurants, and handicraft shops.

 

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What Is The Largest Market In Türkiye?

9- The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Kapali Çarşi, is considered one of the largest markets in the world, as it was established in 1455 after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople.

 

The market includes 61 streets and more than 4,000 shops and is visited daily by between 250 and 400 visitors.

Kapali Çarşi ranked first as the most visited place in the world in 2014, as its visitors exceeded more than 91 million.

 

10 – German businesses and companies are moving their businesses and headquarters to Türkiye due to the suffering of their countries in Europe from the lack of global supplies.

Also, the high prices of energy and transportation in Europe is one of the consequences of the war between Russia and Ukraine in addition to the Corona pandemic.

 

Compared to their countries, not to mention the investment facilities provided by the government, in addition to the increasing economic, commercial, and investment growth.

Türkiye achieved economic growth of 3% in 2024.

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What Is The Strangest Story From Türkiye?

11- A Turkish court sentenced a young Türkish man, Faruk Fatih Ozer, to 40,562 years in prison for fraud, as Fatih is considered the most famous fraud in the country’s history.

 

The number of his victims reached 2,027 people who defrauded them through his cryptocurrency exchange company THODEX, Farouk fled Türkiye with one billion dollars in investors’ money.

 

Türkiye’s government issued an international arrest warrant for him, who in turn ran to Albania.

 

Fateh established his company in 2017 with a license from the United States, but it was later closed.

Türkiye banned the use of digital currencies, whether for trading, services, or buying and selling goods, after this incident.

 

 

(What are the Customs and traditions In Türkiye)?

1- Türkiye’s people throw water behind the traveler because they believe that he will return safely from travel and that his journey will be easy.

 

They pray for his success and say a phrase that means, “Go and come back like water.”

 

2- If someone of Turkish people invites you to lunch, never refuse his invitation and do not leave leftovers on your plate, as this indicates underestimating the person’s value.

 

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Policy Is Forbidden

3- Never talk about politics with people in Türkiye, do not criticize Türkiye’s government, and do not speak badly about Kemal Ataturk, as Türkiye’s people love him to the core.

 

4- Do not try to talk to a girl while sitting beside her on public transportation, as she may feel in danger and call the police.

 

5- It is common for men to shake hands, pat each other on the shoulder, and even kiss each other on the cheek, as this indicates that their relationship is strong or that they are relatives.

 

6- When you enter someone’s house of Türkiye’s people, take off your shoes so as not to contaminate the floor.

 

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Be Aware In Türkiye?

7- Do not cross your legs among turkeys. If you do, make sure that the soles of your feet are facing someone, as this indicates impudence.

 

8- Do not eat or drink in public places during Ramadan among turkeys.

 

9- Do not whisper in anyone’s ear while you are in a group or the presence of another turkeys, as this indicates a lack of politeness and rudeness.

 

10- When visiting a restaurant or café in Türkiye, leave a tip, as it is essential to turkeys, even if the amount is small.

 

11- Türkiye’s people love to work even if the person is rich, you will find him working hard.

Most turkeys spend about 10 hours a day and more at work.

 

(What is the quality of roads and transport condition in Türkiye)?

1- Türkiye has the second oldest railway line in the world, which began operating in 1875.

 

There is also the third oldest metro in the world in Türkiye, coming after the London Metro second and New York first, it is the Istanbul subway, which was built in 1875 in the Beyoğlu area.

 

Türkiye’s government opened Istanbul subway in 2013—the Marmaray Train Tunnel under the Bosphorus Strait, which connects the European part of Türkiye with the Asian part.

 

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What Is The Largest Airport In Türkiye?

2- Istanbul Airport is located in the Arnavutköy area, the largest airport in Türkiye and Europe.

 

Istanbul Airport was opened in 2018 after five years of starting work since 2013.

 

Istanbul airport includes five runways, 3 of which are mobile and two reserve runways.

Istanbul Airport also has a control tower and a lounge building that reminds the Italian scientist, painter, and inventor Leonardo da Vinci of his plans.

 

The project to build a bridge over the Bosphorus River in Türkiye, separating Europe and Asia, in 1503 AD was not completed for unknown reasons.

 

3- In December of 2019, President Erdogan drove the first homemade car called TOGG.

The video clip of Türkiye’s president driving the car was published at 19:23 in a sign to the declaration of Türkiye’s Republic in 1923.

 

TOGG cars will work in the future through fully electric power.

The country opened the first electric car factory in October 2022, with a purely local industry.

 

4- Getir is the most famous Turkish company that delivers food and other products online, Getir was founded in 2015.

 

Getir’s services extend across several other European countries, and its headquarters are located in Besiktas, Türkiye.

 

5- Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi was the first to fly between two continents with artificial wings.

 

Sabiha Gokcen is the first female pilot and the first fighter pilot in the world, according to the Turkish National University, as she was one of eight children adopted by Ataturk.

 

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What Are The Best Airlines In Türkiye?

6- Turkish Airlines was ranked 7th as the best airline in the world for the year 2024 according to indianexpress.com.

Turkish Airlines founded in 1933 with a modest fleet of 5 aircraft.

Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance.

 

Turkish Airlines is an airline company that flies to more than 300 destinations in the world with a fleet of more than 300 (passenger and cargo) aircraft.    Source: worldairlineawards.com.

 

7- Türkiye is ranked 32nd in the world and seventh in Europe regarding road quality, with a rating of 5 according to a report released by theglobaleconomy.com.

This report studied road condition In Türkiye between 2006 – 2019.

 

 

(What are the most famous sports and the most important athletes from Türkiye)?

1- Football is the national sport in Türkiye, and the most famous teams in the local league are Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, and Besiktas.

 

2- Türkiye’s football team came in 28th place as the strongest team in the world for the year 2024, according to the FIFA classification, as it obtained a total of 1537.24 points.

 

3- Other famous sports in Türkiye are wrestling, but from A particular type, as the Turks call it, oil wrestling.

Oil wrestling is a popular sport that has been practiced for hundreds of years, where two players anoint their bodies with olive oil and wrestle in the open air under the sun.

Oil wrestling is still held in some areas of the country.

 

4- Türkiye submitted a protest note to Iceland because the players of Türkiye’s national team waited for three hours at Reykjavik airport during the Euro 2020 qualifiers,.

The bags of the Turkish national football team members were searched thoroughly and the poor treatment they received.

Also, an Icelander raised a toilet brush in front of the Turkish captain during A press statement by him.

 

Türkiye’s ambassador in Norway went to Iceland to provide the necessary security measures for members of Türkiye’s national team.

 

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What Is The Largest Stadium In Türkiye?

5- The Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul hosted the final of the Champions League for the 2022/2023 season.

The final match witnessed a fiery confrontation between the English clubs Manchester City and the Italian club Inter Milan.

 

The final match ended with the Citizens winning 1-0 after an exciting and challenging match in which the Spanish midfielder Rodrigo was able to score the winning goal for his team in the match.

 

In minute 68, after a confrontation in which Inter Milan in control, Manchester City won its first title in the most prestigious continental competition, the Champions League, under the leadership of veteran Spanish coach Pep Guardiola.

 

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Where Was The 2005 Champions League Final Held?

5- The Ataturk Stadium had previously hosted the most famous final in the history of the Champions League, which brought together the Italian Milan and Liverpool from England in 2005.

 

Liverpool achieved the remontada by reaching a draw after scoring three goals in the second half after the first half ended in favor of Milan with a score of 3-0.

The result led the two teams heading to extra time and then penalty kicks, in which Liverpool prevailed to achieve the fifth title in its career.

 

 

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What Is The Capacity Of The Olympic Stadium?

6- The Olympic Stadium is the largest in Türkiye, with a capacity of 76,000 spectators.

 

The Olympic Stadium is one of the most luxurious stadiums in the continent of Europe. It was built in 1999 and opened in 2000, and it has many distinguished services and infrastructure.

 

Türkiye’s government’s goal of making this stadium was to host the 2008 Olympics, which explains the reason for this given this name.

The final match of the Champions League in 2020 was scheduled to be held at the Ataturk Stadium, Still, the fear of the Corona pandemic led to the elimination rounds being held in Portugal.

 

7- Many football stars hail from Türkiye, such as Mesut Özil, Arda Turan, Emre Can, Ilkay Gundogan, Calhanoglu, Halil Altintop and Umut Bulut, and Arda Guler.

 

 

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(Is the Türkish army strong)?

1- The Turkish army ranked 11th as the most powerful army in the world in 1Q of 2025, according to a classification by the Global Fire Power website, and the second largest army in NATO after United States, with power Index reaches 0.1902.

 

2- Türkiye built the first local aircraft carrier, which entered service in 2022, according to statements by the Türkiye’s government.

After several exercises it conducted in addition to the Bayraktar remotely piloted aircraft, the most famous of which is the TB2 model, which will enter service in 2023.

 

TB2 can carry 1,350 kilograms of ammunition and equipment and has more excellent combat capabilities than previous versions.

 

TB2 first experiments were successful in March 2022 after automatic take-off and landing, combat drones will also enter service in 2023.

These aircraft will be Türkiye’s military future, forming its entire air force.

(Policy In Türkiye):

1- The year 2018 was the worst in relations between Türkiye and USA due to Türkiye’s arrest of an American pastor running a Protestant church in Izmir in October 2016 in Türkiye, according to government statements.

It’s mentioned that Gulen lives in United States.

 

Türkiye’s government refused to release Pastor Andrew Brunson after an American request that threatened it with economic sanctions on Türkiye.

Türkiye did not respond to these American demands until 2018 when American President Donald Trump received the priest in the White House after two years of imprisonment in Türkiye and said this was an important step to improve relations with Türkiye.

 

2- On October 3, 2009, Türkiye’s President Erdogan transferred the Turkish Council, which includes the Turkish-speaking countries, to the Organization of Türkiye’s States in a plenary conference.

 

During the Eighth Turkish Council Summit, the organization consisted of several countries such as Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Hungary as observers.

Organization’s headquarters are in the capital, which is a competitor to the European Union.

 

The Council aims to develop cooperation between these countries in various fields such as trade, education, research, transport, and joint defense, Türkiye chairs this organization.

 

 

(Is the health system in Türkiye good)?

1- According to the Legatum Institute report, Türkiye comes in the position 63 of having the best health systems in the world by 2024.

This report includes the extent to which people enjoy good health, and their ability to access the services necessary to maintain good health, including health outcomes, disease, and risk factors, mortality rates.

 

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What Is The Obesity Rate In Türkiye?

2- According to WorldAtlas Report In 2023: Adults with obesity 2035 In Türkiye reaches 55% which Is very high.
The annual Increase In adult obesity 2022-2035 reaches 2.3% which Is high.

The annual Increase In child obesity 2020-2035 reaches 5.0% which Is very high.

Overweight Impact on national GDP 2035 reaches 2.5% which Is very high.

Finally global preparedness ranking In Türkiye reaches =37/183 which Is fairly good.

 

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What Is Smoking Rate In Türkiye?

3- One of The largest health problem in Türkiye is smoking.

The country ranks 29th in the world as the largest country in terms of the rate of smokers in the 1Q of 2025, which amounts to 29.3% of the Turkish people according to datapandas.org.

 

 

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How much alcohol do Turks consume?

4- Türkiye has been ranked 147th in the world as the nation that consumes the most alcohol, which has reached 1.18 liters per capita since 2019.    Source: cia.gov.

 

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How much coffee do Turks consume?

5- Türkiye ranks 22th globally in coffee consumption with 1,711,000 bags annually as of 2023.    Source: wisevoter.com.

 

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How many Turks suffer from diabetes?

6- Türkiye ranked 25th as the highest country in terms of the number of people with diabetes per capita in the world for the year 2022, which reached 0.145.

 

More and more people in Türkiye are being diagnosed with diabetes as compared to previous years, mostly owing to their dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle, leading to severe complications such as infected foot and eye infections.    Source: finance.yahoo.com.

 

7- For more information and medical news, visit healthline.com.

(What is the most important and diverse information from Türkiye)?

1- The character of Santa Claus, who distributes gifts to children, was inspired by a real character who lived in Türkiye during the fifth century AD, Saint Nicholas.

 

Santa Claus used to distribute gifts to the poor and needy people at night without anyone knowing that he was the one doing it.

 

Santa Clause held the position of bishop in Lycia, which is currently Istanbul.

 

2- Whistling is used by the turkeys residents of the village of Kuşköy, located near Trabzon, due to the lack of previous means of communication in the country.

 

Despite Turkish language is spread now, they do not use it because they are accustomed to the whistling language and prefer it, as each type of whistling indicates a specific meaning.

 

The residents have established a new language among themselves that can be learned through Classes in the village schools.

The residents of the village do not have exact words and can convert any word or sentence into their own language.

 

This language was invented due to the mountainous nature of the village and the remoteness of the houses from the Some of them make it difficult to call one of them.

 

Facts About Türkiye:

What Is The Tallest Building In Türkiye?

3- The tallest building in Türkiye is the Metropol Istanbul Tower 1, with a height of 301 meters and a 70-floor structure.

Metropol Istanbul Tower was opened in 2017 and includes residential apartments and commercial offices.

It is noteworthy that other skyscrapers under construction will be taller than the Metropol Tower.

 

Facts About Türkiye:

What is Türkiye famous for?

4- Türkiye is famous for its baths, which have existed since the time of the Ottoman Caliphate and appeared after the Roman and Byzantine baths.

Ottoman baths date back to the seventh century AD, from which they were derived.

 

5- There is a city in Türkiye called Batman, located southeast of the country.

 

6- The Biennale is one of the largest exhibitions in the world, as it includes many artworks by painters, artists, and celebrities around the world.

 

7- The Central Anatolia region is one of the first civilizations, dating back to more than 7,000 years BC.

It is noteworthy that the first clay writings in the Assyrian Kurram ruins date back to 1950 BC.

 

Artificial tools dating back to the first Stone Age were also found in Catalhoyuk.

 

Facts About Türkiye:

Who Is The Tallest Man In Türkiye?

8- The tallest man in the world is the Kurdish Sultan Kosen from Türkiye, who comes from the city of Mardin.

Kosen married a girl from Syria until they divorced due to the difficulty of linguistic communication.

 

Kosen decided in late 2021 to travel to Russia to search for a new partner in his life.

The reason for Kosen’s height is a tumor in the pituitary gland, which secretes a lot of growth hormone when it has a defect.

 

Kosen comes from the city of Mardin and is classified as having the largest hands in the world, because of his excessive height, he uses a cane to help him walk.

 

Facts About Türkiye:

To What Extent Has The Refugee Crisis In Türkiye Reached?

9- In July of 2023, the municipality of Izmir Province removed all shop signs in English and Arabic.

The legal characteristics of Izmir state prevent the presence of writings other than the Turkish language.

 

The measure ended up arousing the dissatisfaction of many refugees in Türkiye, especially Arabs, who interpreted that this matter came as a result of control of Secularism in the state of Izmir.

 

It is reported that in 2019, the state of Istanbul removed all shop posters written in Arabic.

 

10- In the Ayder region, fish farms are widespread, as specialists raise and feed fish in ponds that provide a suitable environment for the growth of fish, especially the river type, with the approval and control of the Türkiye’s government authorities.

 

11- A mine exploded coal in Bartin area at a depth of 300 meters below ground level resulted from gas retention and as a result 41 people died in addition to hundreds of injured.

 

Türkiye’s President Erdogan personally visited the site of the accident.

Türkiye’s Ministry of Justice appointed three prosecutors to find out the cause of the accident and reveal more facts.

 

Facts About Türkiye:

Is Türkiye A Happy Country?

12- Türkiye ranked 98th as the happiest country in the world for the year 2023, With Index reached 4.975, according to worldhappiness.report.

 

Facts About Türkiye:

What Is The Best Neighborhood In Türkiye?

13- Bebek neighborhood In Istanbul, ranked 32nd as the 40 best neighborhoods in the world for the year 2023, according to a report by timeout.com.

There’s plenty to see in Bebek, but it’s the jaw-dropping Bosphorus view that’ll stick in your mind.

 

The coastline of this waterfront Istanbul neighborhood is particularly special come sunset – head to the lush Bebek Park for the best golden hour views, where you’ll find locals taking a break from their seaside walks to meet up for a chinwag.

 

 

(What Ranks Does Türkiye Occupy In Various Fields Worldwide)?

1- Türkiye came in position 14th as having the highest crime rates in the world for the year 2023, which reached 7.03.    Source: Organized Crime Index.

 

2- Türkiye ranked 37th after Bulgaria as the most innovative country in the world for the year 2023, with a total of 39.    Source: visualcapitalist.com.

 

3- Türkiye is ranked 58th as having the fastest Internet network in the world for the year 2024, which reaches 66.04 kilobits per second.    Source: speedtest.net.

Facts About Türkiye:

Is The Türkish Passport Strong?

4- Türkiye is ranked 45nd in the world for having the most powerful passport for 2025, through which you can travel to a 114 destinations without an entry visa, according to the Henley Passport Ranking Index.

 

5- Türkiye ranked 107th in the world as the most transparent country for 2024, with a Corruption Perceptions Index of 34, Shared rank with Thailand.    Source: transparency.org.

 

6- Türkiye was listed as the 139th safest country in the world for 2024, with a global peace index of 2.78.    Source: visionofhumanity.org.

 

7- Türkiye was ranked 34th in the world as the best country to live in for 2024.

 

 

(How many people live in Türkiye and what is their average age)?

1- Türkiye is ranked 18th in the world and 10th in Asia after Iran, as the largest country in terms of population in 2024, reaching about 87,473,800 Inhabitant.

Population’s density in Türkiye reached 112 per square kilometer.    Source: worldpopulationreview.com.

 

It’s mentioned that the average birth rate per woman is 1.70 children, therefore, Türkiye is threatened with losing 20% of the youth group.

Türkiye’s government encourages the population to have children in exchange for providing economic, health, and living assistance to families.

 

2- The percentage of men in Türkiye exceeds women, however, the number of women is more significant than men, and you will notice this when you visit Türkiye.

 

3- It is reported that the number of unmarried young people is constantly increasing due to the difficulty of life and the economic situation in the country.

 

Also, many of young people emigrate to other countries, the most important is to find an opportunity to improve their situation.

 

The largest Turkish community outside the motherland is in Germany and then in several other countries such as United States, Australia, and Canada.

 

4- The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older.

 

In 2020, the median age of the population in Türkiye was at 30.6 years.    Source: statista.com.

 

 

(The Devastating Earthquake In Türkiye):

1- On February 2023, precisely at 4:30 a.m, Türkiye was exposed to an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, according to the Turkish Emergency Management.

 

2- This earthquake is considered the most violent of its kind in country’s history, as it caused human losses exceeding 50,000 deaths, in addition to infrastructure damage estimated at the time to be as much as 84 billion dollars.

 

3- The primary epicenter of the earthquake was in the state of Gaziantep, as the earthquake’s depth reached 7 degrees, kilometers underground.

 

4- Due to this disaster, Türkiye’s government activated a level four alert state to receive relief and logistical aid, in addition to fire rescue teams from under the rubble and cadres of doctors.

Also, various specialties from different countries, have helped Türkiye in its catastrophic catastrophe that exceeded its capabilities.

 

5- The first devastating earthquake was followed by several aftershock earthquakes whose strength ranged between 1-5 degrees on the Richter scale, also causing minor damage.

 

6- The first earthquake caused a 100-kilometer-long crack between what is known as the Anatolian plate and the Arabian plate.

 

7- The reason for the devastating earthquake is the fact that Türkiye is located on the eastern Anatolian fault line, which is an active seismic line.

 

Facts About Türkiye:

Were Those Affected By The Türkiye Earthquake Compensated?

8- Türkiye’s government, headed by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has pledged to launch a national governmental campaign to rebuild the homes of those affected who lost their homes and lived in squares and gardens due to their fear of aftershocks that struck the southern regions.

 

9- Türkiye has felt these earthquakes in neighboring countries, such as Palestine, Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece, Armenia, Georgia, Iraq, Egypt, and Syria.

 

10- The Kahramanmaraş earthquake struck several states, namely the Ottoman regions of Malatya, Sanliurfa, Gaziantep, and Kilis Hatay, which led to the outage of electricity, water, and the Internet in most of these states.

 

11- Before this disaster, the 1990 earthquake in the city of Izmit was the strongest in Türkiye’s history, reaching a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale and claiming the lives of more than 17,000 people.

Facts About Türkiye:

How Strong Was The Earthquake That Struck Türkiye?

12- The first earthquake was followed by another devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale and a depth of 10 kilometers below the earth’s surface, which is considered the second In terms of strength.

There were more than 100 aftershocks of varying strength.

 

 

(Tourism In Türkiye):

1- Most of the tourists who visit Türkiye are Arabs who come from neighboring countries in the Middle East, such as:
Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and other Arab countries, due to the similarity of customs and traditions and the sharing of the same religion, which is Islam.

 

In addition to the large number of religious monuments and the quality of national foods in Türkiye, in addition to the country’s proximity to The Arab world.

Also the quality of the climate in most parts of Türkiye and the presence of various picturesque natural features, especially in the north of Türkiye.

 

In addition to the presence of many shops carrying Arab signs and whose owners are Arabs.

Türkiye has one of the largest Arab communities in the world who were displaced to Türkiye after the outbreak of the Arab Spring revolution, which happened in many Middle Eastern countries.

 

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(What are the most important tips when visiting  Türkiye)?

1- Feel free to finish eating if turkeys invite you to lunch or breakfast, as this is among their customs and traditions.

 

2- You should not enter mosques except with socks so that you do not transmit any skin diseases if you are infected with them through carpets when kneeling, prostrating, or sitting.

 

3- Do not buy souvenirs and other things from tourist areas In Türkiye because their prices are many times their regular price in other stores.

 

4- lower your voice in public places, government buildings, and squares In Türkiye, as they are usually considered unpleasant.

 

5- Do not enter anyone’s apartment with your shoes In Türkiye, and do not smoke in apartments, especially during visits.

 

6- Do not accept services from anyone in Türkiye, as many scammers offer fake services or at a high price, and most of these people are refugees.

 

7- Be careful not to take taxis in Istanbul, as drivers will take more significant sums of money from you because you are a foreigner, and they will take long roads to reach your destination to take as much money from you as possible.

Make sure that the car’s meter is running when you get into the car and not before that.

 

8- Do not get involved in sports discussions in Türkiye, as there is football hostility between the Besiktas and Trabzonspor teams.

You may be beaten if you wear a shirt for one of the two teams while you are in the stands or gatherings of the other team.

(What is the climate like in Türkiye)?

1- Türkiye’s average temperatures range around 12–15 °C (54–59 °F) at sea level.

Summer in Türkiye’s generally cool for the Mediterranean, but warm for oceanic climates, with means around 20–25 °C (68–77 °F), varying on a microclimatic level.

 

Winter means range between 2–6 °C (36–43 °F), with a noticeable decrease further inland.    Source: Wikipedia.

 

 

(What are the most famous UNESCO sites in Türkiye and how many are they)?

 

1- Türkiye has 22th sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The events of Troy took place in Türkiye, and the city was included on the UNESCO list.

There is currently a copy of the wooden horse in the city.

 

 

(Türkiye’s Messi):

1- In a bargain deal between Barcelona and Real Madrid and several prestigious European clubs such as Liverpool and Dortmund.

Real Madrid club obtained the signature of the 18-year-old Turkish player Arda Güler, who is nicknamed “Türkiye’s Messi” or “Mesut Özil’s successor.”

 

Özil predicted that Güler would become a big star in the  future, and the deal was concluded for six seasons for 20 million euros and 10 million euros in bonuses.

 

Facts About Türkiye:

What Skills Does Güler Have?

2- Güler is distinguished by the ability to play in multiple positions, the most important of which is the attacking midfielder.

 

Güler worked as a ball collector in his youth until he joined the local club Gençler Burlighi in 2019 and signed a contract with him Professionally until January 2021, with whom Güler played 35 matches during the 2022-2023 season.

 

Güler gained fame during this period due to his excellent skills in controlling, dribbling, passing, and shooting the ball.

 

In addition to his accurate finishing, which contributed significantly to his team’s victory in Türkiye’s Cup title.

Türkiye’s Cup title was absent from the coffers of Fenerbahce Club for nine years after he donated a decisive pass in the final match in which he was chosen as the best player.

 

Güler also participated with Türkiye’s national football team in the qualifiers for the European Nations Cup 2024.

Facts About Türkiye:

Where Was Güler Born?

3- Güler was born in the capital, Ankara, on February 25, 2005, and obtained the first player’s license at the stage amateur in 2014 when he was a player in the local club Gençler, and according to the Madrid newspaper Marca.

 

4- The tweet announcing the contract with Arda Güler received the largest number of likes on the official account of Real Madrid, surpassing the deals of many celebrities such as Cristiano Ronaldo, and despite the joy of the Madrid fans over this.

 

According to the Spanish newspaper AS, Güler suffered an addition injury to the meniscus in the knee, which led to his absence from the stadiums for a period ranging between 3-5 months.

 

5- Real Madrid management confirmed that Güler will return to the stadiums with the first team in the winter during January of 2024.

Much news has spread which claims that Güler was injured when he was with the Fenerbahce club.

 

The management of the Turkish club Fenerbahce concealed Guler’s injury from the Real Madrid management so that it could finalize the signing of the deal with the Spanish capital club.

 

6- Güler suffered a second injury to the left rectus femoris muscle after only 24 hours from his return to Real Madrid training after recovering from previous knee surgery.

 

 

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