Turkey is a country which is known for its lifestyle and nightlife. Turkey is the most popular tourist destination in the world. These country attracts a lot of tourists. It is surrounded by various seas on three sides. Its major city Istanbul is known for its bustling markets, spice fragrance, belly dancers and nightclubs. The famous Turkish drama serial 'pyar lafzon mein kahan' made in this country has gained a lot of popularity worldwide. So, let me tell you amazing and interesting facts about Turkey in English.
Interesting facts about turkey :-
1) Turkey is an intercontinental country, that is, divided into two different continents. Most of Turkey comes to Asia and some part to Europe.
2) Turkey has a population of around 70 million and it comes at number 17 in the list of world's most populous countries. 75% of Turkish people live in the city and 25% live in the village.
3) There is one bridge in Turkey. Which connects two continents. This bridge connects Asia and Europe. Because of this, Turkey is also known as the Bridge of Europe-Asia.
4) Turkish people are very active on social media. Turkish people come third in terms of account on Facebook. US come in 1st and British come in 2nd number.
5) Turkey has more than 82,693 mosques, making it one of the largest mosque countries in the world. The world's first underground mosque was also built in Turkey.
6) 99% of the population of Turkey is Muslim i.e. 99% people believe in Islam, Despite Turkey is called secular.
7) Turkey has more than 82,693 mosques, making it one of the largest mosque countries in the world. The world's first underground mosque was also built in Turkey.
8) Turkey's largest and historic city Istanbul has two airports and the third one is under construction.
9) 9) Istanbul's Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest markets in the world. Grand Bazaar has a total of 4,000 shop. This market is spread over 3,33,000 square feet. Every year 9 million people come to Turkey's Grand bazaar to shop.
10) In Turkey, sweets made from chicken are quite popular. People here are very fond of food. Sweets made of chicken are made here. This sweets are quite popular. Turkey's "Rahat lokum" dessert is one of the oldest sweets in the world.
11) Turkey is the most dangerous country in the world for journalists. Most journalists in Turkey are sent to prison.
12) Turkey's beer market is the 12th largest beer market in the world. Drinking beer is quite popular here. White wine is very famous here. Wine has been in use in Turkey since 4000 BC.
13) Wearing a red hat is a legal offense in Turkey. It was banned by Mustafa Kamal Pasha, he felt that it was a sign of bigotry.
14) Turkey is the only country. Where they are wrapped with salt after the baby is born. This is done because the people here believe that doing so removes all evil eyes on the child.
15) Coffee drinking originated in the city of Istanbul in Europe.
16) Only a small part of Turkey is in Europe, but in Europe, the largest species of birds is found in Turkey.
17) In Turkey the lion is called 'Aslan'. Which is depicted in a book series called Narnia.
18) A quarter of the world's roses come from Turkey.
19) Turkey ranks fourth in tomato production.
20) Turkey is the largest producer of walnuts in the world.
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