2006-11-20 03:48:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Other - Africa & Middle East
It's the only country that lies in two continents, Asia and Europe. They're usually considered middle eastern/European country.
2006-11-20 03:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by economiss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends.
Geographically majority of Turkey's territory lays on Asia, however there is substantial amount of land on European continent.
Historically, despite having a love-hate relationship with Europe, Turkey's modernization is based on westernization since its foundation.
Culturally, it is a heterogeneous country with lots of European, Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern and Asian characteristics. In some parts of the country, one can hardly differentiate between, for instance, Turkey and Greece in terms of music, food, traditions. In other parts, it resembles lot more like a middle-eastern country.
Politically, Turkey has a candidacy agreement for membership with European Union. It is part of OECD and NATO.
In terms of religion, majority of population is Muslim, yet a big portion of it is secular.
Moreover, Turkish sport teams play in European cups and Turkish musicians compete at Eurovision Song Contest. News related to Turkey is categorized under European section for BBC.
So, the question is who and for what purpose does categorize Turkey as a European, middle eastern or Asian country?
2006-11-20 04:31:05 · answer #2 · answered by ysrdnl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the only country that lies between 2 continents, Egypt lies between Africa and Asia. 20% of Turkey is in Europe, the other 80% lies in Asia. If Turkey were not in Europe the EU would never have started negotiations for entry into Europe,
2006-11-20 06:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by HM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asia Minor
small western part is actually still in Europe . east of the Bosporus is Asia
2006-11-20 03:53:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's middle east
2006-11-20 03:53:32 · answer #5 · answered by Brenno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eastern europe 100% sure according to a google search.
2006-11-20 05:20:56 · answer #6 · answered by cheryl l 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is a European country and has been regarded as thus since 1949.
2006-11-20 21:35:23 · answer #7 · answered by DolphinLami 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know.
2006-11-20 03:51:18 · answer #8 · answered by Rachel F5 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋