What do you think about Turkey? or have you heard about it? you think which country is similar with Turkey?
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Hear of it? lol! Turkey was (not all that long ago) one of the biggest and longest running superpowers on Earth!\n\nBear with me, and I'll explain what I mean as briefly as I can: A lot of people don't get what the two world wars were all about.  Some young and silly might think these wars were mainly about the Jews!  Others might guess that it was Germany, Japan and Italy (for a while) against everyone else.  Probably the best way to understand the two biggest wars the planet has ever seen is to consider what the world was like before and after.\n\nWe all know that the USA ended the world wars with the first weapons of mass destruction: the two Nuclear Bombs.  The ONLY time these have been used.  The US Americans joined the war late and took advantage of the global situation to further their own aims -- the USA wanted rid of Imperialism.\n\nFunnily enough, AFTER the world wars, there was NO imperialism left. None at all!\n\nTURKEY before the world wars was a superpower that had been around for almost a thousand years and was known as THE IMPERIAL OTTOMAN EMPIRE -- a massive and influential Islamic/ Moslem empire involved in the Crusades.\n\nThe US Americans saw off The British Empire, The Ottoman Empire, The Japanese Empire, the Chinese Empire, The Austro-Hungarian Empire.... etc.\n\nAfter the US Americans rid the world of the evil empires, they turned to the evil Communists and started the 'cold war', as Communism is much reduced by the end of the USSR (in large part due to Ronald Reagan's Star Wars etc), the US Americans have trouble looking for an evil enemy to oppose -- the are presently fighting 'Terror', but it's mainly another Crusade (Christian vs Moslem).\n\nTurkey was one of the oldest civilisations, certainly one of the cleverest -- it is a stunningly beautiful country of amazing history and cities -- and is now part of The European Union. And rightly so, what an influence on Southern Spain's architecture, music, food etc.\n\nIt has a climate similar to Italy and Greece, and has been extremely popular as a tourist destination for Brits in particular for many years because it has hot weather, exotic bazaars, counterfeit goods, great beaches, kebabs (of course), and is reached by plan in a couple fo hours!\n\nIt is certainly well worth putting on your places to visit before you die list.
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For real info try the following link:\n\nwww.turkey.org/start.html\n\nnot to safe there lately, you should consider Greece. More "real" culture, much safer....
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en büyük... ah, whatever. I don't have it in me.\n\nI used to live right next to the Fenerbahçe stadium in Kadıköy and it drove me crazy. I learnt to hate football there :)\n\nThe only team I would ever support is the national team.\n\n(BTW see Erdoğan kicking around the old ball on TV last night? How bizarre is that? Can't imagine Ecevit playing footie...)
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Vlad Tepes or Bela Lugosi a.k.a Dracula\nIsn't it funny how people from the Balkans always ask about their country as if nobody has heard of it? I thought of exactly the same thing to do when I first discovered Yahoo Answers. "What is Bulgaria?" ..it's rather sad man\nDo you see anyone asking "What is France?" or "What is Germany?"\nWe are doomed to a constant search for approval and reassurance that people know who we are...
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It has more potential than any other country in the region.\n\n- Muslim illegals are mostly from Iraq and Afghanistan that are screwed up by some of the EU member states and their allies. They should be hold responsible for those unfortunate people seeking asylum. Turkey is just a passage for them, just like Greece, Italy, Austria. Do you expect Iraqis to travel to Europe through Japan or New Zealand?\n\n- Turkey has been home to many cultures that shaped today's Europe. Racially, about 1/4th of the Turks are grandchildren of Muslim Europeans who were displaced by the Christian Balkan states after WWI. They were not necessarily Turks, they were Muslims fleeing from the Christian atrocity. My grandfather is one of them, he is Romanian, and grandmother is Bosnian. They seeked asylum from Turkey, they learned the language, acquired Turkish names and became Turkish after they migrated.\n\nWhole Balkans were Turkish states for about 5-6 centuries (20-25 generations). Maybe you're not aware but Turkish culture has left a lot of traces in Europe. They didn't enforce religion onto the citizens, so we still have Christian faith on Balkans, with some Christian Turks as well.\n\nSome other facts you don't know about Turkey's potential:\n- Economy growing at about 7% vs 2.5% in EU.\n- 17th most industrialized country in the world.\n- 17th largest economy in 2006. It was the 26th in 2002, only 4 years ago.\n- Young educated population. Oversupply of engineers, doctors etc. Many work abroad as there are not enough jobs in Turkey. On the contrary many European economies depend on foreign workforce.\n- Secular democracy. No kings, no queens, no imams or monks as the head of state.\n- There are already about 5 million Turks living in Europe (not counting the 8 million in the European part of Turkey).\n- They have overcome the hyperinflation (70-100%) that screwed up the economy between 1970-2000. Now it is around 5-6%. Bad days are over.\n- 30% arable land. Arable whole year due to its climate and has enough water.\n- Strategically positioned. Energy hub to Central Asia and Middle East. Holding the 2 straits to Black Sea.\n- It is as big as France and England put together. Size matters. \n- Excellent private medical services, free public education (inc uni)\n- Healthy family & social structure. Don't have 12 year old single mothers. Doesn't have binge drinking and drug addicts.  Doesn't have high rates of divorces and single mothers. It has steadily growing population.\n- Low crime rates (lower than UK et al.)\n- Lots of natural resources, beautiful country, great food & fun loving people.\n- Many Turks will return back to her once the economy gets better... \n\nDo you really think we enjoy living in north Europe? It is all about money.
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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!
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Turkey is a secular country with a Muslim population, and during the conversion Turks have adapted further into European ways, leaving behind their old Arabic culture. Joining the EU may be a step too far. European values, where becoming increasingly common are detaching Turkey from its past. Focus on the moral and religious differences between the east and west. Also bear in mind the changes Turkey has already had to make to be considered for EU status. Execution has been outlawed after centuries and human rights issues have had to be readdressed. Basically their government are now bowing to a higher power, and what government would like that?
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Iran.\nNot Only is My family over there but Its just such a beautiful country. Their culture is Amazing and historical Sites facinating. Persian traditions are all so unique. From simple things like Picnics to important things like Holidays; You will never find something like how they do it in Iran anywhere else.
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I love thanksgiving.  Turkey is great.  \nIf you are talking about the country, I wanna go there, it looks like a really cool place to visit.
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Turkey is the best.  Secular country.\nSaudi Arabia.  Religious country.\nEgypt and Pakistan are tied for last. Secular country with a central power figure.
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Depends on how tight Turkey is. I'm gonna guess and say Turkey is tighter than a severe case of triptophan, but Iran may find a weak spot in Turkeys sphincter and at that point some serious Greece would help alleviate entry problems. Worst comes to worst Iran gets caught anally in Turkey and has to blame Greece for the lack of grease!!!!!
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Go for it. Turkey get boring.
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I hear Jordan is nice. For me Jordan is possibly the only arab country that I would be willing to visit... Beside Turkey.
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No, as I've never personally known anyone from your country I would never presume to "know" anything whether it be about the citizens or the country itself.\n\nBut seriously, what do you ride to school in?  I'm serious, even though I'm laughing because I'm trying to imagine anyone ever riding a kangaroo.  I mean, is it possible?  Know of anyone who ever has before...and lived?\n\nPeace Be With You!
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I have been to Instanbul twice. I love that country.. It is so beautiful.
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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.
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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