2007-09-20 19:02:07 · 8 answers · asked by julie4712b 3 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
Turkey is a transcontinental country. There is no doubt it is in Middle East. But there is no clear definition what this means. So it's rather to say it's both in Europe and Asia.
3 provinces of it is in Europe, while 2 another ones (Istanbul & Çanakkale) are transcontinental.
However, Turkey is considered as an Asian country by United Nations.
2007-09-20 19:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by buuuzi 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Is Turkey Apart Of Europe
2016-11-01 21:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I'm writing this answer from İzmir on the Aegean Coast, and yes, geographically speaking, here's as much Asia as, say Beijing or Delhi. However, even now we call the countries to our southeast as Middle East. Funny that, from where I stand now, I call it so. And this would make Far East my near east. See what I mean, basic relativity you might even call it or Euro-centric world view... Looking to Arabia and India from the India Office of the British Empire of the 19th century, it was their definition, slightly modified after US took over as the dominant power. To sum it up, Turkey is largely on Western Asia from a correct geographical perspective. However it gets complex from there. It is culturally, anthropologically and economically an amalgamation of both. It is a nation state in which you can see people of almost all the human features of surrounding populations, say I'm reddish blond but my cousin has green eyes and dark skin in large part what West Europeans consider "Middle Eastern" features. Then there are the cultural aspects. Due to a century older domination of Balkans before the "Middle East" by the Ottoman Empire, its predecessor Turkey also feels itself more European about many issues. This latter one is hotly contested or supported here as well, with no ultimate answer yet.
2016-04-07 05:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by Gail 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well turkey is a progressing country like many it seems geographically the tail is Europe and the whole body in Asia manor i don;t know the way of life but i think if the Europeans get them on their boat most likely would sink cause the back end of turkey is a different world and if the European opened use your imagination!!
2007-09-21 03:00:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good question...
We here in Europe (Belgium) tend to feel that it's more Middle East than Europe at least concerning there way of living...
Geographically I'd say it's indeed in the middle of it...
And normally, in a couple of years, they'll be a part of the European community...
2007-09-20 19:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Please read that paragraph ...
Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains, and lakes that offers the vacationer a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life. From April to October, most places in Turkey have an ideal climate that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquility of mountains and lakes. Turkey also has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasures from 13 successive civilizations spanning 10,000 years.
Even if you spend only a short time in Turkey, you can see a lot of this great heritage. There is no doubt that one visit will not be enough, and you will want to come back again and again as you discover one extraordinary place after another. All of them, no matter how different, have one thing in common: the friendly and hospitable people of this unique country.
Turkey is a rapidly modernising country with
one foot in Europe and one in the Middle East. It's not all oriental splendour, mystery, intrigue and whirling dervishes but it is a spicy maelstrom of history knocking up against a pacy present.
The Turkish people have an unrivalled reputation for hospitality, the cuisine is to die for, the coastline is a dream, and many Turkish cities are dotted with spectacular mosques and castles. And while costs are rising, Turkey remains the Mediterranean's bargain-basement destination.
There's an enormous variety of things to see and do ranging from water sports to mountain trekking, archaeology to night-clubbing and river rafting to raki drinking. Whether you leave Turkey with magnificent carpets, amulets to ward off evil, belly-dancing tips, an appreciation of its history, or just a tan, you're likely to want to go back for more.
Ref : http://www.worldturkey.com/lang/eng/turkey.php
2007-09-20 19:22:40 · answer #6 · answered by Tanju 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Turkey is the only country that is in Asia and Europe both
2007-09-20 19:09:27 · answer #7 · answered by Dave 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's like...
where all the poor people go on holidays.
2007-09-20 19:26:09 · answer #8 · answered by Hermione Granger 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋