Fun facts about Turkiye

1. Geographically, Turkey sits in two continents, Europe and Asia, although around 97% of it's land area is on the Asian side.
2. here are eight countries that share a border with Turkey including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Bulgaria, Greece, and Georgia.
3. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey but Ankara is the capital
4. The highest point in Turkey is Mount Ararat 5137 m (16,854 ft).
5. Modern day Turkey was formed in 1923 following the fall of the Ottoman Empire.
6. Turkey's warm climate is good for growing crops. Livestock and forestry are also important industries.
7. Turkey has a strong manufacturing sector, it makes and exports cars, planes, electronics, clothing and textiles.
8. The currency used in the country is called the Turkish Lira.
9. Many famous ethnic foods come from Turkey such as manti, kebab, Lokum (Turkish delight), baklava, kadayif and more.
10. The ancient city of Troy was located in modern day Turkey.
11. he most popular sport in Turkey is football (soccer), the Turkish national team came third in the 2002 World Cup Finals.
12. Because of its location on top of a number plate boundaries Turkey is prone to earthquakes especially in the north of the country.
13. Turkey is a popular tourist destination and home to over ten World Heritage Sites.
14. Two of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world are in Turkey..Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
15. St. Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus, was born in Patara. There is a church dedicated to him in Demre
16. The first Neolithic paintings on man-made walls are also found in Turkey
17. The first ever Christian church built by a man was in Antioch, Turkey
18. The first known university in the human history is in Harran
19. Istanbul, or the Constantinople at the time, was once the capital of the Roman Empire
20. The most precious silk carpet in the world is in Mevlana Museum in Konya
21. Carpets in Turkey are real artistic masterpieces
22. Turkish cuisine is one of three most diverse cuisines in the world, along with French and Chinese
23. The most famous drink that has spread across the Europe from Turkey is famous Turkish coffee.
24. Turkish people almost always have a soup before their meals, even before breakfast.
25. in Turkey, they consume much more tea than coffee
26. More than 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Turkey.
27. Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) is an attractive natural complex of unique mineral springs near Denizli city in Turkey.
28. Kissing the hand of elderly is a traditional sign of respect in Turkey.
29. Family is a number one priority in Turkey.
30. It is common to have family members and friends to overnight as guests during the week.
31. Turkish people are very hospitable.
32. Turkey was among the first countries in the world to give women the right to vote.
33. Bargaining is a real art in whole country, but you can really experience it on the streets of Istanbul.
34. Turkeys, the birds, got their name after Turkey, the country!
35. The origin of word turquoise comes from the French word for Turkey (Turquois) and represents beautiful color of the Mediterranean in the South Turkey.
36. The oldest known ceramics originate from Jordan valley and Catal Huyuk in Anatolia, Turkey.
37. Tulips, the symbol of Netherlands, originate from Turkey.
38. 70% of hazelnuts come from Turkey.