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∙ 11y agoThis question is difficult to answer. Culturally, Turkey is in many ways 'caught' between Europe and Asia. It is a predominantly Islamic country but it is a secular state. Istabul, Edirne, Adrianople have a European 'feel', but Eastern Anatolia is very different.
Turkey has applied for full membership of the European Union, and many Turks try to be European. However, in recent years there has also been a rise in Islamic militancy in Turkey, too.
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Turkey is a bridge between Europe, Asia, he Middle East and the Caucuses. Turkey shares the same Islamic religion as in the Middle East and has historically ruled over much of the territory in each of these regions. Turkish history is inseparable from Eurpean history. The Turks have been in Europe for the last 1,000 years. Even more so in modern history. Turkey is a member of every European organization, from Nato, the OECD, Customs Union etc.... IN fact Turkey was invited to the join the EU very early on when the EU only had six members. Concerned about losing their sovereignty the Turks declined. They are now a candidate country for EU membership.
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∙ 11y agoTurkey is a transcontinental country and belongs to both Europe and Asia. However, only 3% of Turkey is considered part of Europe. The recognized boundary between Asian Turkey and European Turkey is the Bosporus Strait. And truly the only recognized area of Turkey in Europe is Istanbul.
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∙ 11y agoTurkey is both a part of Asia (97%) and Europe (3%). Turkey is called the Land Where the East Meets West because it is a melting pot of both cultures. The Asian part of Turkey is called Anatolia while the European part of the country is called Thrace.
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∙ 14y agoAlthough a small part of Turkey is in Europe, Ankara is in Asia, as is most of Turkey.
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∙ 14y agoOnly a very small part of Turkey is in Europe. The vast majority of it is in Asia, well over 90%.
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Is Turkey part of Europe?
Turkey is part of Eurasia, between Europe and Asia. But I think Turkey is mostly in Asia.
What continent is ephesus turkey in?
Asia, although part of Turkey is in Europe
In which continent is Turkey situated?
Turkey lie on Asia and Europe. (It is an Eurasian country) Turkey has land both on Asia and Europe. Asian part is bigger.
What part of Asian and a country of Europe that touches Bulgaria and what is its name?
That is Turkey. :)
What is the continent of Spain and Turkey?
Spain is in Europe. A small part of Turkey is in Europe but most of it is in Asia.
Where is Ankbara in Europe?
You may be referring to Ankara. It is not in Europe. It is a city in Turkey. A very small part of Turkey is in Europe, but the vast majority of it is in Asia. Ankara is in that part, so it is not in Europe.
What large country in Europe is also a large part of Asia?
Istanbul, Turkey. Part of Istanbul sits in Europe and part of it is in Asia.
Is turkey known as eurasia?
no. Turkey is part of both Europe and Asia.
Is it true that Turkey is not in Europe but wishes to join EU?
There is a small part of Turkey that is in Europe, but most of Turkey is in Asia. It is true that Turkey wishes to join the EU.
What country that is part Asia and also part of Europe?
Turkey
Part of turkey located in Europe?
Istanbul
Is most of Turkey located on europe or asia?
Turkey is mostly part of Asia.
