10 little-known and interesting facts about Turkey that every traveler should know

Türkiye is one of the culturally, historically and geographically richest countries in the world. This is 6- is a place in peace by popularity for recreation. You may be wondering what makes Turkey the world's favorite tourist destination. This is Turkey's collective landmark: mosque, monuments, culture, history, cuisine, wildlife, beaches, mountains and some interesting facts.

Interesting facts about Turkey

  • Turkey has 82 mosques, the largest number of mosques in the world. Most of Turkey's mosques are located in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city. The Blue Mosque of Istanbul is one of the main tourist attractions in Turkey.
  • Türkiye is the world's largest producer and exporter of hazelnuts. Top quality hazelnuts from Turkey are in great demand all over the world. Türkiye produces 70% and exports 80% of the world's hazelnuts.
  • Türkiye has a special connection with Australia because around 70 Australians have their roots in Turkey. According to the 2011 Australian Census report, approximately 33000 Australians were born in Turkey.
  • Adana in Turkey and Sydney in Australia have some similarities. Both cities consider and celebrate the 1915 Gallipoli landings as an event of historical significance. Many Turks and Australians celebrate this event at Gallipoli every year.
  • It is a myth that the Netherlands is the origin of tulips. Tulip was used to grow as a wild flower until it was discovered by the Turks in the 10th century. м century. Türkiye was the first country to grow tulips. It was introduced in Europe in 17 - м century. Several such myths are true, interesting facts about Turkey.   
  • The ancient Greek city of Troy, famous for the historical Trojan War and the setting of Homer's epic Iliad, is located on the northwestern coast of Turkey. Troy was renamed Hisarlik.
  • The Anatolian region of Turkey has been cultivating cherries since 72 BC. Cherries later came to Rome.
  • Alacati, a Turkish city on the southern tip of the Cesme Peninsula in the center of the Aegean Sea, gave the world the Mediterranean.
  • Turkish Delight is the oldest Turkish delight, dating back 500 years. Turkish delight with pistachio sawdust was a favorite of Napoleon Bonaparte and Winston Churchill. Pablo Picasso, the most influential artist of the 20th - th centuries, it was a habit to eat this Turkish delight while working.
  • The cuisine of Turkey is largely influenced by the cuisines of the Middle East, the Balkans and Central Asia. Ottoman chefs of past eras enriched Turkish cuisine with ingredients such as nuts, garlic, cumin, lentils, mint, peppers and peppers from these exotic cuisines.

Commenting is prohibited