What countries do Turks live in?
The Turkish people, or simply the Turks, (Turkish: Türkler) are the world’s largest Turkic ethnic group; they speak various dialects of the Turkish language and form a majority in Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
What were the Turks known for?
The Ottomans were known for their achievements in art, science and medicine. Istanbul and other major cities throughout the empire were recognized as artistic hubs, especially during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent.
Why is the country called Turkey?
The word “Turkey” has meant “the land of the Turks” since ancient times. The word “turkey” as it refers to the bird first appeared in the English language in the mid-1500s. So, the English thought of the bird as a “Turkish chicken.” When Europeans came to North America, they saw a bird that looked like the guinea fowl.
What is the culture like in Turkey?
Turkey has a very diverse culture that is a blend of various elements of the Oğuz Turkic and Anatolian, Ottoman (which was itself a continuation of both Greco-Roman and Islamic cultures), and Western culture and traditions which started with the Westernization of the Ottoman Empire and continues today.
What is the full name of Turkey?
Turkiye Cumhuriyeti
Formal Name: Republic of Turkey (Turkiye Cumhuriyeti).
Why do you like turkey?
Turkey is a special place for its architecture, rich history, luxurious vacation spots, cruising routes, amazing hotels, hot-air balloon rides, unforgettable food, vibrant arts and culture scene the list goes on and on.
What countries do Turks admire the most?
They might like or feel symphaty for other Muslims/Turkics. But this doesn’t mean they admire Germany, Italy, USA, UK, Canada, Nordic countries, Azerbaijan, Pakistan etc. The ONLY country Turks admire is unquestionably Japan. I wrote an answer to this somewhere else. Here it is. “I think most Turks admire Japan.
Do Turks like other Muslims/Turkics?
Turks might like or would prefer moving European countries, for familiarity of culture, similar alphabet, schooling opportunities, ease of travel, welfare system etc. They might like or feel symphaty for other Muslims/Turkics. But this doesn’t mean they admire Germany, Italy, USA, UK, Canada, Nordic countries, Azerbaijan, Pakistan etc.
What do Turkish people think of German people?
Germans are honest, hardworking and smart. These traits are greatly admired by Turkish people. Besides Germany lost 2 World Wars and yet German people have rebuild Germany spectacularly. Moreover Ottomans and Germany were allies in WW1 and they are still NATO allies.
Who are Turkic tribes?
Turks were historically a nomadic people. As such, Turkic tribes and clans typically absorbed people that they came in contact with for many centuries.