Turkey is a country in Middle East / Southeast Europe, Asia/Europe with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Turkey that most people don't know.
Turkey contains the remains of more ancient civilisations than almost any other country — including Göbekli Tepe, the world's oldest known temple at 12,000 years old, which rewrote the history of human civilization.
Turkey is the birthplace of coffee culture — the first coffeehouse opened in Istanbul in 1554.
Turkey produces 75% of the world's hazelnuts.
Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents.
The first major peace treaty in recorded history was signed in Turkey — the Treaty of Kadesh, 1259 BC.
Turkey contains the remains of more ancient civilisations than almost any other country — including Göbekli Tepe, the world's oldest known temple at 12,000 years old, which rewrote the history of human civilization.
Turkey is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
A 1,500-year-old UNESCO masterpiece that was successively a church, mosque and museum
A UNESCO volcanic landscape of fairy-chimney rock formations and hot air balloons
One of the best-preserved ancient Roman cities in the world, once home to 250,000 people
Terraced white calcium travertine pools with thermal springs — UNESCO listed
Turkey contains the remains of more ancient civilisations than almost any other country — including Göbekli Tepe, the world's oldest known temple at 12,000 years old, which rewrote the history of human civilization.
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
Turkey has a population of approximately 85.3M.
The official language of Turkey is Turkish.
Turkey gained independence in 1923.
Turkey uses the Lira (TRY).