#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.

Jummah Friday prayers in Gaza among the rubble of a destroyed mosque by Israeli airstrikes. ❤️‍🩹 Images via @gettyimages for @muslim use. #muslim #islam #ramadan

Jummah prayer taken place on top of the rubble of a destroyed mosque. 💔 #muslim #islam

At least 35,000 people have been killed by Israel in its war on Palestine’s Gaza since last October. Seventy percent of them have been babies, children and women, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Many thousands of others are still missing, presumed to be dead under the rubble of Gaza. According to the United Nations, Israel’s ongoing bombardment of Gaza has internally displaced 85% of the territory’s population. The enclave is also suffering from acute shortages of food, clean water and medicine – a direct result of Israel’s crippling blockade on the besieged territory – with 60% of Gaza’s infrastructure damaged or destroyed. Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice. An interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to stop genocidal acts and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.

#Palestinian citizens in the #Gaza Strip performed Eid al-Fitr prayers on the ruins of mosques destroyed by the Israeli aggression, in the shelter schools to which they were displaced, and in public squares in the rain and cold weather. #EidMubarak #EidAlFitr #Eid2024

The triplets of Palestinian mother Nuzha Awad face the threat of death from malnutrition and inadequate medical care, amidst Israel’s ongoing assault and blockade on the Gaza enclave. After her house was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, the mother sought refuge near Al Shifa hospital with her babies. However, they were forced to flee once again to Nuseirat camp in central Gaza following Israeli forces’ siege and subsequent attacks on the hospital. The triplets– Malak, Khader and Mustafa Awad – are struggling to survive under exceedingly harsh humanitarian conditions. Israel’s continued blockade and onslaught of Gaza has plunged the enclave into severe food scarcity. One in three children in the region are acutely malnourished, and at least two in every 10,000 people are dying every day of starvation or malnutrition.

Prayer amongst the rubble of destroyed mosques.. 💔🕌 (via @cnn) #muslim #islam #ramadan

A Palestinian family break their fast next to the rubble of their home in Gaza which was destroyed by Israeli occupation forces.

Ramadan Mubarak. 🌙 The people of Gaza performing taraweeh prayer on rubble…during the first night of Ramadan. Their mosques are destroyed. 💔 Keep the people of Gaza in your duas🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

Attila'nın krallığının yüksek çözünürlüklü haritası (turuncu renkle vurgulanmıştır) Hunların en tanınmış lideri Attila'nın (406-453) yönetimi altında, imparatorlukları Hazar Denizi'nden Ren Nehri'ne kadar uzanıyordu. Hunlar, MS 4. yüzyılın ortalarında zayıflayan Roma İmparatorluğu'na güçlü bir tehdit oluşturan İmparator Attila'nın döneminde en güçlü hale geldi. Türklerin tüm atlı halklar gibi Hunlar da ordularını hızla toplayabildiler; yalnızca üç veya dört haftaya ihtiyacı vardı. Batı Avrupa krallıklarının ise çoğunun güçlerini toplamak için aylara ihtiyacı vardı. Moğollar dışında hiçbir bozkır halkından Avrupa'da Hunlar kadar korkulmamıştır. Romalılar onların insan olduğunu düşünmüyorlardı. Romalı tarihçi Marcellinus (322-400) Hunları şöyle tanımlıyordu; "Tıknaz vücutları, güçlü kolları ve kalın boyunları vardır ve o kadar çirkin ve çarpıktırlar ki iki ayaklı hayvanlar olabilirler." Hunlar Batı Avrupa'nın içlerine kadar ulaştılar ve 450 yılında bugün Fransa'da bulunan Metz şehrini fethedip yok ettiler. Orleans şehrini de tehdit ettiler. Haziran 451'de Hunlar ve Romalı general Aetius liderliğindeki bir ordu, Fransa'nın Troyes kenti yakınlarında karşılaştı. Savaş neredeyse berabere bitiyordu ama Hunlar durdurulmuş ve geçici olarak geri çekilmişti. Ancak ertesi yıl Hunlar geri döndü ve kuzey İtalya'ya saldırdı. Pavia ve Milano şehirleri yağmalanmamak için para ödemek zorunda kaldı. Düşmanları tarafından "Tanrı'nın Kırbacı" olarak adlandırılan Attila'nın Avrupa'daki şiddetli tahribatı Avrupa için derin bir iz bıraktı. Alıntı: Robert de Vries (İsveççe'den çeviri)