Introduction When it comes to the question of “Where is Turkey?” it’s not just about locating a bird or a Thanksgiving dinner centerpiece. Turkey, officially known as the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country that straddles both Europe and Asia. Its unique geographical location has made it a fascinating destination for travelers, historians, and …
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When we think of Turkey, the first things that often come to mind are its stunning beaches, bustling bazaars, and iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. However, this beautiful country has so much more to offer beyond its popular tourist attractions. In this blog post, we will uncover some of the …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Pharmacy (Eczane) in Turkey Whenever Turkish people have minor illnesses, they usually go to a pharmacy first, or eczane in Turksh, for medicine even before seeing a doctor. Pharmacies in Turkey are easily recognisable since in front of each is a res “E” emblazoned on a square white background. In big cities, like Istanbul, Ankara …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Katmer: Turkish Crunchy Pancake With Pistachio and Clotted Cream This delicious and easy to make Turkish crunchy pancakes with pistachios and clotted cream, Katmer, hails from Gaziantep, one of the must visit gastronomic regions in Turkey. It is delicious as part of breakfast, tea time treat or a light dessert with fresh fruit aside. …
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The City of Abraham: Sanliurfa (Urfa) Sanliurfa is one of the biggest cities located in the south eastern region in Turkey. People in Turkey usually shorten Sanliurfa to Urfa. So, you should be ready to hear Urfa instead of Sanliurfa. The original name of the city was Urfa until 1984. Sanli means glorious …
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Konya is the largest city of Turkey in terms of geographical size. It is located just south of Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. Since the city is located in a wide area, it takes time to go to one place from another. However, the public transportation system is easy and convenient to use, fast, safe, clean …
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Discover Antalya Antalya is one the cities in Turkey that attracts tourists from all around the world each year especially during summer. Besides having natural beauties, the city has also historical and cultural richness like all cities in Turkey. It will take time to discover Antalya since it has many places you would like to visit. …
The City of Izmir Izmir is known as the perl of the country because of the historical and natural beauties is has. It is also among the most important port cities in Turkey, like Antalya, Sinop and Samsun. The date for the establishment of the city is estimated to be about 8500 years ago. As …
Christmas in Turkey Turkey is a country where the majority is Muslim however it is also a country where specific western traditions are widely celebrated throughout the year. For the ones who is going to celebrate Christmas that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and who want have a special holiday season in Turkey, there …
Overview of the School System in Turkey The Pre-Primary education is optional in Turkey for the children from age three to six years. Compulsory education starts with the primary and it is free in public schools. This education lasts 12 years as 4+4+4. In other words, all children have to go to school and get …
