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1 day ago · Article 66 of the Turkish Constitution defines a Turk as anyone who is a citizen of Turkey. While the legal use of the term Turkish as it pertains to a citizen of Turkey is different from the term's ethnic definition, the majority of the Turkish population (an estimated 70 to 75 percent) are of Turkish ethnicity.
5 days ago · In the modern Turkish language as used in the Republic of Turkey, a distinction is made between "Turks" and the "Turkic peoples" in loosely speaking: the term Türk corresponds specifically to the "Turkish-speaking" people (in this context, "Turkish-speaking" is considered the same as "Turkic-speaking"), while the term Türki refers generally ...
3 days ago · For an introductory guide on IPA symbols, see Help:IPA. Turkish ( Türkçe: [ˈtyɾctʃe] ⓘ, Türk lisan; also Türkiye Türkçesi 'Turkish of Turkey' [15]) is the most widely spoken of the Turkic languages, with around 90 to 100 million speakers. It is the national language of Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
6 days ago · Turkish people, also known as Turks, form the largest Turkic ethnic group and are the majority population in Turkey and Northern Cyprus. They speak various dialects of the Turkish language and have a deep-rooted sense of national identity. Their country is called Türkiye, pronounced almost the same as Turkey but with a soft “e” at the end.
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5 days ago · Istanbul Facts. Turkey Facts. Turkish Cuisine Facts. Turkish Culture Facts. 1+. Source: Britannica.com. Turkey, a fascinating country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty.
May 13, 2024 · Turkey officially adopted its current name, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti (Republic of Turkey in English), upon the declaration of the republic on 29 October 1923. However, in 2021, Turkey made a minor spelling change through the United Nations and now officially spells its name as “Türkiye.”
May 3, 2024 · Turkey, a NATO member, is a strategically important country positioned at the crossroads between East and West. It was founded by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk out of the ashes of the Ottoman Empire in 1923.
