Did you know that Turkey is part of both Asia and Europe ? Today in category "News", we are bringing to you 20 facts about Turkey.

20 FACTS ABOUT TURKEY !

11. Turkey is the largest producer of hazelnuts.- Turkey supplies approximately 75% of the world’s production of hazelnuts and is thus one of the pillars of the Turkish export market. 

12. Turkey has an impressive self-sufficient agriculture.- Due to its fruitful soil, favourable climate and plentiful rainfall, in terms of food production, Turkey is one of the few self-sufficient countries in the world.

13. The Turks love their bread.- In Turkey, almost every meal comes with fresh bread (ekmek), and the best part of the meal is soaking up the juices and oils of other dishes with your bread. The giving of ekmek is significant in Turkey because, in Islamic belief, bread sustains life. Due to this, bread is never wasted.

14. There are more than 30 ethnic languages in Turkey.-Although Turkish is the official language of the country, more than 30 other languages are spoken regularly, including Arabic, Kurmanji and Zazaki to name a few.

15. The "Evil Eye" is the best-selling souvenir.- The “Nazar boncuğu”, or “evil eye”, is a stone made from molten glass, iron and copper. A 3000-year old tradition, it is worn to protect the wearer from evil forces. The belief is that the blue colour of the stone has the power to shield from negative energy.

16. We owe coffee to the Turks.- Although coffee doesn't come from Turkey, the Turks brought coffee to Europe in the 16th century. When in Turkey, try their classic mocha coffee, brewed in a cezve, a small copper pot.

17. Turkish women could leave their husbands for coffee.- Yes, you read that right. A few hundred years ago, Turkish women had legal grounds to get a divorce if their husbands couldn’t provide them with something as essential as coffee.

18. The Grand Bazaaar has more than 3000 stores.- The “Kapalı Çarşı” in Istanbul dates back to the 14th century and is now a labyrinth of 61 streets with around 3000 shops - definitely worth a visit.

19. Istanbul Airport is a major avioation hub.- All airlines fly to worldwide destinations from Istanbul. Turkish Airlines alone flies to more than 260 destinations.

20. Noah's Ark allegedly landed on Mount Ararat.- Many believe that Noah's biblical ark arrived on the Ararat volcano. The mountain is beautiful to look at and is home to incredible natural diversity. It’s one of the highlights of the country, so make sure to check it out when you visit.

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