Does really Turkie belong to europe? and why do u think so?
341639
It's sort of debatable... it's like asking if Egypt is part of Africa or part of the Middle East. The answer, truthfully, would be "both."\n\nHowever, I would say that Turkey is more a part of Europe than it is part of the Middle East. Their customs, ambitions, and laws have always resembled Europe more (especially in the regions east and north of Ankara).
894227
No. Turkey is not ready to join the European Union. Many people think that Turkey is ready because they have been in Istanbul and they have seen a modern city, but if you travel 30 kms away from Istambul you are again in a 3rd world country. Dont forget that the BIP is about US$ 2500.00 per year (only for your info:\nthe BIP of Germany is US$ 27000.00) which is nothing in compare to the countries of the European Union. I dont think that Turkey is ready for Europe. They are still denying the massacre that they did to the Armenians on 1915 ( more than 1 million were killed). I think Europe has too many troubles in handling the Muslims that already are living in Europe. If Turkey joins Europe, the face of Europe will change forever. I dont say that Turks are bad but they have a different culture than Europe. The Islamic Civilization (yes Islam is not only a religion is also a Civilization has a different view of the world than "Christian" Europe).
824474
The Turks are a great people!  In spite of all this is an Islamic country that has their heads on. The have never paid heed to what other Islamic countries expect them to do they are in control and act like leaders.  They have a great foword thinking government and economy.  The people are friendly and if you want to see Ancient Greek ruins go there not greece!   I am not a follower of Islam But I believe Allah has Blessed the Turks!
260364
There are some political conflicts between the two countries and there were some conflicts in the history but poeople these days are just fine. One can always find someone to hate some other person or people, but in the level of individual people we get along just fine. As a Turk, we do not care much about them couse we believe that we are superior so we do not care much about any one who dislikes or hates us.
1018583
i don't think so. i guess europians are more interested in it
679005
Beacuse Turkey is in EU
962091
Depends what you define as Europe.  If it includes Russia then Russia has the most, if not then Germany.  Not sure about Turkey, but i don't think this is in Europe
1131328
The Ottoman Empire ended in 1923 bone head, so unless your insulting question is retroactive I suggest you study up a little on the culture and the country before you embarrass yourself and betray your ignorance again.
93234
Good question, from now on I will write it as Turkiye and not Turkey, when appropriate offcourse. As far as the world changing it to Turkiye, well that probably won't ever happen.
662695
You are right. It can be an extension of Asia because there is no real delineation between Asia and Europe, like Africa, Americas and Australia. We can as well call it Eurasia. Whaddya say?
701987
Europeans are not interested in that other wise it would have happened a long time back.I think the mood in Turkey is also changing now.{THEY DO NOT WANT TO JOIN EU}
622508
They're going to join the European Union soon, aren't they?  All I really know is that half of Turkey seems to be in Germany these days ... and that the British are busy buying property all along a very pretty coastline ... there!  That's my knowledge of present day Turkey ... :)
537776
I strongly doubt there will ever be a United States of Europe. First, consider the language barrier, different government styles (parliamentary, monarchy etc), different international associations and military traditions. Secondly, the recent enlargement is likely to have a domino effect of making agreement among member states increasingly difficult, leading to indecision and political stagnation. Last but not least, the continuing debate about allowing Turkey to join the EU will undoubtedly be the demise of this intergovernmental institution.
381286
No not yet. However it is a candidate countrie along with Bulgaria | Croatia | Romania | Turkey \n\nThe member countries of the European Union are: \nAustria | Belgium | Cyprus | Czech Republic | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Ireland | Italy | Latvia | Lithuania | Luxembourg | Malta | Netherlands | Poland | Portugal | Slovakia | Slovenia | Spain | Sweden | United Kingdom
411985
At the end of WWI Ottoman empire which its remnants are Turkey and Some eastern European Countries broke up. Today Turkey represent the singular county out of that empire.
982597
Turkey doesn't allow freedom of religious expression or association. To join the EU they would have to agree to abide by the EU charter which mandates such freedom. Article 301 basically makes it illegal to convert from Islam to another faith.
84314
First of all EU is not a Christian club (! According to the sayings of EU). Well, we'll see this.   Turkey is in one of the most important regions of the world, a bridge between two continents,which of course is not enough.But when accepted EU will have lots of important profits. With it's economic growth, Turkey will surely bring a dynamic potential. Turkey is the country of  civilization. Lots of people from all cultures live in peace. Turkey's acceptance will also be meaningful in the name of union of civilizations. And EU will have more words to say in the region . (like Iraq,Iran,Syria...vs ) In this world of which is getting more global and global, it's not a 3 question - test like "EU has  a common family of languages" or etc. as mentioned  above. It's more complex.