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Ezequiel Romero
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Why is Europe's Turkey called Turkey?
The country got its name from the people, Turkey means strong and powerful. It just happens the name of the country in English is the same as the name of a fowl in English. The two are not linguistically related. Turkey in Turkish is Turkiye.
Asian part of turkey?
no it is not
Is turkey an Asian country?
Turkey is mostly in Asia (>90%), so from a purely definitional standpoint, Turkey is an Asian country. However, when most English speakers say "Asian country", they are referring to East Asia, which Turkey is not a part of (physically or culturally).
Are Turks Asian?
Turks are Asian. But Turkey isn't. In Turkey, people was Turkification by Real Turks. So, Turkey isn't Turk. It's Turkish and European.
What are the European and Asian sections of turkey?
The European section of Turkey is the region of East Thrace. The Asian section of Turkey is the region of Anatolia or Asia Minor. Turkey is about 5% in Europe and 95% in Asia.
Which Asian country is furthest west?
Turkey is the westernmost Asian nation.
What Asian country borders Greece?
Turkey
What Asian country does Greece border?
Turkey.
What part of Asian and a country of Europe that touches Bulgaria and what is its name?
That is Turkey. :)
Is Belek Turkey in Europe or Asia?
Belek is located on the Mediterranean coast of Asian Turkey.
What is Turkey's historical name?
The modern country of Turkey has been called many things in the past. The landmass of Asian Turkey has often been called Anatolia or Asia Minor. The former countries which ruled from modern day Turkey in the last 2000 years include the Byzantine Empire, the Seljuk Empire, and the Ottoman Empire.
Is Turkey an Asian country or eurAsian country?
Turkey is a Eurasian country, because actually know one knows if Turkey is an Asian or European country, but the country has land in Europe and Asia so it becomes Eurasian.
