Turkey

Even as the modern city buzzes and shifts all around, a waft of burning incense, or the sight of a bright vermillion torii gate marking a shrine entrance, are regular reminders that Kyoto remains the spiritual heart of Japan.
Turkey at a glance

Turkey, or Turkiye in the local language. A large country in the Eurasian region. Its territory extends from the Anatolian Peninsula in Southwest Asia and the Balkans in Southeast Europe. It is known as a transcontinental country. It is bordered by the Black Sea in the north and the Sea of Marmara, which marks the boundary between Europe and Asia. So it is quite beautiful and a destination.

 

Turkish Culture Profile

Perhaps you're familiar with Sufi dance? It's one of Turkey's most phenomenal cultures. The cultural elements that gave birth to Sufi dance, among others, originated in West and Central Asian cultures with a slight influence of European and Caucasus styles. Apart from dance, Turkish people also love music and literature. Some of its ancient songs sound like Greek songs, while the music that is now loved is generally Central Asian and Arabic in style.

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84.34 million people
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