Turkey

Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 85 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while ethnic Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city. Istanbul is its largest city, and its economic and financial center, as well as the largest city in Europe. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa and Antalya.
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Some of the key events about Turkey

  • 1915
    Widespread deportations and massacres of Armenians occurred during World War I
  • 1923
    The Republic of Turkey was established, marking the end of the Ottoman Empire and the beginning of a new era
  • 1923
    The Treaty of Lausanne resulted in population exchanges between Greece and Turkey, displacing millions
  • 1934
    Women in Turkey gained the right to vote and be elected to parliament, ahead of many European countries
  • 1952
    Turkey joined NATO, strengthening its international alliances and security
  • 1960
    A military coup overthrew the democratically elected government
  • 1963
    Turkey signed an association agreement with the European Economic Community, paving the way for closer ties with Europe
  • 1974
    The Bosphorus Bridge was opened, connecting Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul
  • 1974
    Turkey invaded Cyprus, leading to the island's division
  • 1980
    Another military coup took place, resulting in widespread human rights violations
  • 1983
    Turkey returned to civilian rule after a period of military governance, restoring democracy
  • 1984
    The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) insurgency began, leading to decades of conflict
  • 1999
    A devastating earthquake struck northwestern Turkey, killing over 17,000 people
  • 2004
    Turkey was officially recognized as a candidate for full membership to the European Union
  • 2013
    The Marmaray tunnel was opened, creating an undersea rail link between the European and Asian sides of Istanbul
  • 2013
    The Gezi Park protests erupted, leading to violent clashes between protesters and police
  • 2016
    A failed coup attempt resulted in hundreds of deaths and subsequent purges
  • 2018
    Istanbul New Airport was inaugurated, becoming one of the world's largest airports
  • 2023
    Turkey celebrated its centennial as a republic, marking 100 years of independence and modernization
  • 2023
    Two major earthquakes struck southeastern Turkey, causing widespread destruction and over 50,000 deaths

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