Fun facts about Turkey
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The name Turkey has been used in international treaties referring to the Ottoman Empire.
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Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe.
From the “Etymology” section
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Göbekli Tepe is close to 12,000 years old and is one of the world's oldest Neolithic sites.
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Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe.
From the “History” section
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Turkey is bordered by eight countries, including Greece, Bulgaria, Syria, and Iraq.
Turkey
Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe.
From the “Geography” section
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Turkey is a presidential republic within a multi-party system, but is not considered a democracy due to various political issues.
Turkey
Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe.
From the “Government and politics” section
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Turkey aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2053, which would require large investments.
Turkey
Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe.
From the “Geography” section
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