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What is the Lifestyle in Turkey?

Overall, foreigners enjoy friendly welcomes with Turks embracing strangers with warmth. Considering the Turkish lifestyle, several different cultures and lifestyles depend on Turks’ income, and where they live. City Turks have fast-paced lifestyles centered around urban living, while in the Asian North, locals typically farm the land. Additionally, over the last twenty years, the younger generation has openly embraced western trends and lifestyles more than they did before. Thanks to current exchange rates, foreign investors from Europe who live in Turkey have a good lifestyle. To truly understand the lifestyle in Turkey, visit for yourself.

What is Turkey’s Main Religion?

99% of the Turkish population identify as Sunni Muslim; however, remember three crucial factors. Firstly, Turkey is a secular country hence politics and religion are separate. Secondly, not every Turkish person is a practicing Muslim. I have seen many Turks drink alcohol and occasionally eat pork. The call to prayer sounds five times a day, and most Turks do not attend every prayer session because they work. The holy day is Friday, so most try to attend then. Thirdly, as you travel around Turkey, you will notice that some areas are more conservative than others. For example, Konya and Kayseri are conventional places, whereas Aegean Izmir is western.

About Turkish National History

Turkey’s colorful history shows evidence of early civilizations everywhere. Empires that ruled for centuries include but are not exclusive to the Lycians, Romans, Greeks, and Selcuk Dynasty. All over Turkey but specifically on Asia, South West coast are historical sites relating to these periods. One prominent empire to rule was the Ottomans, who ruled for approximately 900 years; however, by 1918, the Ottoman sultans sided with losing countries of the First World War, and Allies shared their lands. This prompted the Turkish war of independence led by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. In 1923, the newly formed Turkish government declared independence and formed the Republic of Turkey. Immediately, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk changed the capital, formerly Istanbul, to Ankara in the center of Turkey. (More information about Turkey’s history.

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About Turkish Culture, Lifestyle, and Traditions

Some foreigners who have not visited Turkey before assuming the country is third-world. But prominent places like Istanbul, Izmir, and Ankara thrive for local and international businesses and European and Middle Eastern tourism. Turkish history also draws influences from Ottoman, Greek, and western lifestyles. Asia, Western and Southern coasts of Turkey, and the Istanbul peninsula are mostly known for western trends, while the East features influences from Kurdish lifestyles. Towns in North Turkey boast natural beauty and green hills thanks to copious rainfall. Turkish lifestyle welcomes strangers. Emphasis is on family and friends, and striking up conversations or making friends with Turkish people is easy, no matter which destination you visit. (More information about Turkish lifestyles.

Information About the Geography of Turkey

Turkey covers 72,454 square kilometers and comprises 81 provinces in Asia and Europe. Four seas border Turkey; the Marmara, Black, Aegean, and Mediterranean. Seven thousand two hundred kilometers of coastline features gorgeous beaches. Countries bordering Turkey include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq 352 km, and Syria. There are seven official regions of Turkey, which are….

About the Aegean Coast: Aegean Turkey stretches from the North down the coastline to the boundaries of Marmaris. Also known as the west coast, attractive small resorts dotted along the coastline were previously fishing villages but transformed into popular tourist destinations. They specialize in independent travel, although travel agents sell cheap holiday packages due to mass tourism.

About the Mediterranean: Covering the southern coast, popular holiday destinations include Fethiye and Antalya. The South, Turkey’s most popular beach holiday destination and where many foreign ex-pats live, is Turkey’s hottest geographical zone for temperatures.

About the Marmara region: Covering northwest Turkey, Marmara is home to Istanbul, Turkey’s most prominent metropolis. Additionally, in recent years Bursa and Yalova increased their popularity with independent and middle eastern travelers.

About the Black Sea: Covering the mountainous north coast, prominent places include Rize and Trabzon, and thanks to the significant rainfall, the black sea features beautiful green landscapes and mountain ranges like the Kackar.

About Central Anatolia: Sitting in the heart of Turkey, prominent destinations in central Anatolia are the capital Ankara, Cappadocia, and cities of Kayseri and Konya, both conservative hubs and major business destinations.

About Southeast Anatolia: Covering southeast areas, prominent places within southeast Turkey include Mardin, Gaziantep, and Sanliurfa. This conservative region does little tourism simply because the more traditional lifestyle doesn’t feature beaches and night-time bars; however, do visit to explore Turkey’s different cultural side.

About the East: Bordered by Georgia, Iraq, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Armenia, prominent places include Van, known for its delicious Turkish breakfast and home to Turkey’s largest lake. Once again, few people head east, but the area gives a great insight into Turkey, off the beaten track.