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What are two European countries that begin their name with E?
Turkey Italy and scottland
Why is a turkey named a turkey?
As with many Americanized terms, the name turkey was actually based on a mistake. Early European settlers to North America mistook the large native bird for a Guinea fowl which at that time was believed to originate from the Southeastern European region known as Turkey.
Is Turkey in Europe or the European union?
Turkey is a Eurasian country. The Asian Turkey ( Anatolia) is 97 percent and the European Turkey ( Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles) is three percent.
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.
How many MEPs does Turkey elect to the European Parliament?
None. Turkey is not a member of the European Union. Only European Union countries send MEPs to the European Parliament.
What is the Hellespont?
The Hellespont is the ancient name for the strait that separates Europe and Asia, also known as the Dardanelles. It connects the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara and ultimately the Black Sea. It holds historical significance due to its importance in trade and military campaigns.
Is Istanbul turkey in UK?
No it isn't ! Turkey is on the European mainland !
Is turkey in the euro?
No, Turkey is not in the European Union and does not use the Euro.
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.
What were Ataturk's achievements in modernizing Turkey?
Ataturk pushed for the people of Turkey to learn to read and write. He also had them adopt the European custom of having a first and last name.
What city is the European capital of turkey?
The capital city of Turkey is Ankara
Is turkey a member of European nation?
Turkey is an Asian country, but close to Europe, so European countries with very frequent exchange.
