#Turkey is located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe. It is bordered by Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest, the Black Sea to the north, Georgia to the northeast, Armenia, the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan, and Iran to the east, Iraq to the southeast, Syria and the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Aegean Sea to the west. Area: 783,562 square kilometers. Topography: Includes the Taurus Mountains in the south, the Pontic Mountains in the north, fertile plains like the Anatolian Plain, and the Central Anatolian Plateau, along with lakes such as Lake Van. Water Bodies: Borders four major seas: the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara, the Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. 🌐 2. Climate: Coastal Areas: Mediterranean and Aegean Coasts: Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Black Sea Coast: Moderate and humid climate year-round. Inland Regions: Continental climate with hot, dry summers and very cold, snowy winters. Climate Change: Turkey faces challenges like drought and rising temperatures due to climate change. 🌐 3. Population: Population Size: Approximately 84.5 million (2021). Population Distribution: Istanbul is the largest city with over 15.5 million residents. Ankara is the second largest, followed by Izmir, Bursa, and Antalya. Ethnic Diversity: Predominantly Turks, with a significant Kurdish minority, and smaller Armenian, Arab, and Greek communities. Population Growth: About 1.2% annually. 🌐 4. Economy: GDP: Approximately $7.209 trillion in 2021. Exports: Includes agricultural products, automobiles, textiles, and electronics, valued at $225 billion. Imports: Mainly energy and raw materials, totaling $271 billion. Unemployment Rate: Around 10.3%. Agriculture and Industry: Notable for wheat, hazelnuts, and olives, as well as being a leading producer of automobiles and steel. 🌐 5. Currency: The official currency is the Turkish Lira (TRY), which experiences fluctuations in value against foreign currencies. 🌐 6. Tourism: Visitor Numbers: Turkey welcomed around 30 million tourists in 2021. Revenue: Approximately $24.5 billion. Top Destinations: Istanbul: Iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Antalya: A hub for coastal tourism. Cappadocia: Known for its unique landscapes and hot air balloons. Historical Sites: Ephesus and Troy. 🌐 7. History: Civilizations: Turkey has been home to various civilizations, including the Hittites, Persians, Romans, and Byzantines. Ottoman Era: Spanned from the 14th century to the early 20th century. Modern Republic: Established in 1923 under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who moved the capital to Ankara and initiated widespread reforms. 🌐 8. Education: Education System: Mandatory for 12 years (6 years primary, 3 years middle, 3 years secondary). Higher Education: Home to numerous universities, including Istanbul University and Middle East Technical University. Literacy Rate: Approximately 96%. 🌐 9. Healthcare: Healthcare System: Turkey has a well-developed healthcare system encompassing public and private sectors. Medical Tourism: A popular destination for medical and cosmetic treatments, attracting thousands of patients annually. Hospitals: Equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. 🌐 10. Culture: Official Language: Turkish. Religion: Islam is the predominant religion, with Christian and Jewish minorities. Traditions: A blend of Eastern and Western cultural influences. Turkey serves as a bridge between East and West, with a rich history and modern development.

Turkey: The Golden Bridge Between East and West 1. 🗺️📏 Location & Area Turkey spans both Asia and Europe, with a total area of approximately 783,562 km², making it one of the largest countries in the region. 2. 🇹🇷🏞️ Land of Geographical Diversity From Mediterranean coastlines to Anatolian mountains, Turkey offers rich landscapes and diverse cultures. 3. 🕌🏛️ Ottoman Heritage & Modern Civilization With deep roots in the Ottoman Empire, Turkey is filled with historic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. 4. 👥📊 Population Turkey has about 85 million people, mainly concentrated in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. 5. 💹🏗️ A Vibrant and Growing Economy Its economy is based on industry, tourism, and agriculture, and is considered one of the world’s leading emerging markets. 6. ✈️🚅 A Regional Transport Hub Turkey acts as a key transport link between Europe and Asia, with modern airways and high-speed rail networks. 7. 🕌🧕 A Unique Cultural Identity It blends modernity with Islamic traditions, offering a mix of cuisines, arts, and customs from both East and West. 8. ⚽🎭 Sports & Entertainment Football is the most popular sport, with iconic clubs like Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe based in Istanbul. 9. 🧠🎓 Advanced Education & Top Universities Turkey attracts international students, especially in fields like medicine, engineering, and political science. #Turkey #Istanbul #Anatolia

17 Facts You May Not Know About Yemen:🇾🇪 (1). Yemen is located in the Middle East on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. (2). It is one of the oldest inhabited regions in the world, with a history dating back thousands of years. (3). Sana'a is the capital and largest city of Yemen. (4). Yemen has a population of over 30 million people. (5). Arabic is the official language, and Islam is the predominant religion. (6). The country is known for its rich cultural heritage, including architecture, literature, and music. (7). Yemen is famous for its ancient cities, including Shibam, known as the "Manhattan of the Desert" for its mud skyscrapers. (8). The economy is primarily based on agriculture, with qat (a mild stimulant) being a significant cash crop. (9). Yemen has been historically known for its coffee, with the port city of Mocha giving its name to a famous coffee variety. (10). The country has faced political instability and conflict in recent years, leading to humanitarian crises. (11). Yemen has a diverse landscape, including mountains, deserts, and coastline along the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. (12). The Old City of Sana'a is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its unique architecture and bustling souks. (13). Yemeni cuisine is flavorful and diverse, featuring dishes like mandi (slow-cooked meat and rice) and salta (a spicy stew). (14). The country has a rich tradition of poetry, with Yemeni poets being highly esteemed in Arab literature. (15). Yemeni weddings are elaborate affairs, often lasting several days and featuring traditional music, dance, and feasting. (16). The country has a high rate of child marriage, with many girls married off before the age of 18. (17). Yemen's Socotra Island is renowned for its unique biodiversity, including the iconic dragon's blood tree. #historicalfacts #middleeast #fareast

A map of the Fertile Crescent showing the Eastern Mediterranean, Anatolia, and Mesopotamia. Key agricultural produce is shown on the map, including early cereals and animals, as well as the dates of first known agriculture. #mesopotamia #ancienthistory #mediterraneanhistory 🌍Simeon Netchev

Urfa Pistachios (Urfa fıstığı) 📍 Şanlıurfa Province, Turkiye 🇹🇷 ⭐ 4.6 Discover Şanlıurfa Province: The pistachio harvest in Şanlıurfa occurs during late August to early September, marking a significant period for the region's agriculture. Urfa fıstığı are integral to Şanlıurfa's culinary heritage and play a central role in the city's cuisine. They are often featured in traditional Turkish desserts such as baklava, künefe, and kadayıf, where their nutty richness complements the sweetness of the desserts. In savory dishes, they might be used to coat meats, added to pilafs, or included in mezes (appetizers) to provide texture and flavor. Renowned for their exceptional quality, vibrant green color, and distinct flavor, Urfa Pistachios are considered some of the finest pistachios in the world, making Turkiye one of the largest pistachio producers in the world.

Just a Reminder,that the Richest Man ever in History was Mansa Musa from Mali. https://youtu.be/6dQLsJlUkwI Meet Mansa Musa. Richtest man in History with an undescribable wealth .His Most Famous Mecca pilgrimage was the bomb😂😂😂.It is Said that Mansa spent so much gold that he destabilised the local economy and caused mass inflation for 10 years after his departure in Mecca. Mansa Musa Keita I, (1312CE - 1337CE), was the ninth mansa of the Mali Empire, which reached its territorial peak during his reign. Musa is known for his wealth and gift-giving, and has sometimes been called one of the wealthiest people in history. (Mansa translates as, “Kings of Kings” or “Emperor”) Under his rule, Mali became one of the wealthiest countries in the world. From their gold and salt production, agriculture and imperialistic nature and dynamic trade location, the kingdom flourished. Forbes named him the richest man of all time. Musa Kieta I Is famed with enriching the great trading city of Timbuktu, establishing the library and Islamic Universities. His legendary pilgrimage to Mecca with over 60,000 attendants and lavish outpouring of gold to the poor across Sahel region, Egypt and the Middle East was chronicled by many and is suspected as what drew the attention of the Spanish crown and initial attraction of Europeans to West Africa. Made famous by the Spanish map, which shows him holding a golden orb, Mansa Musa is also credited with initiating extensive building projects in Mali from palaces, Mosques and urban developments. Click the Link Below,subscribe For More History https://youtu.be/6dQLsJlUkwI https://youtu.be/6dQLsJlUkwI #africanhistory #mightyafricanhistory #Galdeediaries #mansamusa

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The fingerprint island "Baljenac" Located in the Šibenik archipelago, Croatia, built by local farmers in the 1800s. It covers an area of 0.14 square km. The stone walls, if joined together, would run for 23km (14 miles). The island, was used for agriculture by farmers on neighbouring Kaprije island. They cleared Baljenac's ‘harsh vegetation’ to make room for fig and citrus trees, as well as grapevines, building a web of stone walls to protect the crops from the wind, and to divide up the plots. These waist-high stone walls - dating back to the 1800s - were created using a technique known as 'dry stone walling', which involves carefully stacking and interlocking rocks.

The mystery of Göbekli Tepe: humanity's first temple intrigues researchers !!! Archaeologists don't know how to solve the riddle of a place that predates Earth's great civilizations by thousands of years... Göbekli Tepe is one of the great mysteries of the world. Few archaeological discoveries intrigue researchers as much as this one, which may be humanity's first temple. The structure (located on the territory of present-day Turkey) was erected around 10,000 years before Christ by nomadic societies of hunter-gatherers from the Neolithic period. Alignment with constellations: Everything in Göbekli Tepe is mysterious. From the techniques used to erect the monoliths without the help of animals to the fact that no human settlements were found near this temple. The site is believed to be a shrine due to its configuration and alignment with different constellations, and thus it is deduced that there was a cult that looked to the sky. (See other photos in the first comments). The discoveries made in the region suggest that this was the exact point at which the revolution in agriculture, religion and even society began. It is possible that the complex of temples or shrines at Göbekli Tepe represented fertility, life or abundance, as reliefs found there depict animals. Göbekli Tepe is a challenge for archaeologists, as it completely rejects the idea that only sedentary communities erected monumental buildings. That's because the temple was possibly built by nomads more than 5,000 years before Stonehenge or the pyramids of Egypt.

Şanlıurfa'ya bağlı Harran şehrimizin sadece biz Türklerce değil Batıda Hristiyanlar ve Yahudiler arasında da tanındığını biliyor muydunuz? Sebebi bu kadim şehrin Hıristiyanların Kitab-ı Mukaddes’inde anılıyor olmasıdır. Eski Ahit'in Tekvin bölümünde Harran adı defalarca geçmektedir: Hz. İbrahim Filistin'e Harran'dan gitmiştir. Hz. Yakup, kardeşi Esavdan kaçarken Harran'daki dayısı Lavan'ın yanına gelmiş ve evlenip çoluk çocuğa sahip olmuştur. Yedi yıl hizmeti karşılığında önce Lavan'ın kızları Lea (ablası) ile sonra çok sevdiği Rahel ile evlenmiştir. Hz. Yakup'un Bünyamin hariç 11 oğlu ve bir kızı Harran'da doğmuştur. Hz. İbrahim’in babası Terah (Azer) Yanına çocukları Avram (Ibrahim) ve kardeşi Haran'ı alıp Harran'a geldi. Burada ölene kadar yaşadı. (araştırmacılar Haran ve Harran ilişkisi üzerine de kafa yormaktadırlar) Hz. İbrahim karısı Sarayı ve kardesi Haran'ın oğlu Lut'u alıp kenan diyarına gittiğinde tüm malı ve mülkü Harran'dan kazandıklarıdır. Şanlıurfa Harran kubbeli evleri Medeniyetlerin beşiği Urfa tarihi dokusu Harran evlerini görmek istermisiniz. Harran, 4000 yıldır adı hiç değişmeyen bir kent. Asur ve Emevi İmparatorluklarının son başkenti. Tarih boyunca hep bir inanç, ticaret ve tarım merkezi olagelmiş kadim bir şehir. Hala eski, hala geleneksel. Türbeleri, kuyuları, şehir surları, camileri, kümbet evleri, özgün Arap kültürü ve yöresel kıyafetleri ile adeta bir açık hava müzesi. Harran’dan başlayıp Tek Tek Dağları Milli Parkı’na devam ettiğinizde ise arkeoloji, mitoloji ve dinler tarihine dair sayısız tarihi ve inanç merkezi eski İpek Yolu boyunca sizleri bekler. İlkbahar ve sonbahar ayları boyunca görebileceğiniz birçok değişik ender kuş ve bitki türü de seyahatiniz boyunca size eşlik eder. Harran is a city who’s name have remained unchanged for the last 4000 years. It is the last capital of the Assyrian and Umayyad Dynasties. Throughout the history, this ancient city has been a centre of faiths, trade and agriculture. Still old, still traditional: Harran is like an open-air museum with its mausoleums, castle and city walls, mosques, beehive houses, original Arabic culture and local clothing. On your journey from Harran to the Tek Tek Mountains National Park, following the route of the ancient Silk Road, manyhistorical andreligious centres associated with the history, archaeology, mythology, and religions await you. A variety of rare birds and plant species can be seen, particularlyduring spring and autumn. ➡ Harran Urfa Şanlıurfa Türkiye #Harran #Urfa #şanlıurfa #Türkiye #Turkey #Anatolia #Anadolu #kaptanşanlıurfa #harran #kaptanharran #Tarih #kitabımukaddes #eskiahit #hzibrahim #Şanlıurfa