Turkey is a magnificent country that SURELY in everyone’s bucket list. What’s the first thing that crosses your mind when you heard about Turkey? The hot air balloon? The food? Or the stunning city? There is a lot of interesting things that cross your mind about Turkey, right? There are many fascinating facts about Turkey that probably no one has ever told you!
We have listed out 5 most interesting facts for you below:
Some Turkish Cross Two Continents to Work
Istanbul, Turkey lies between two continents which are Europe and Asia. There is an underground link that connects these two continents. Three percent of Istanbul located in Europe, while 97% is located in Asia. The underground link creates a new link across the Bosporus Strait, which divides Asia and Europe. Some people cross two continents to work! Interesting, right?
There are New Types of Plant Discovered Here Every 10 days
Due it geographical factors, there are wide species of flora and fauna that can be found here in Turkey! This beautiful country has over 10,000 plant and 80,000 animal species help rank the country among the world’s 35 biodiversity point, what makes it more interesting is that half of new species found here are endemic!
There is a Chicken in a Dessert
When you travelling to Turkey, you might find chicken in your dessert. Chicken in a dessert might sounds weird for everyone but it is actually a mouth – watering dish called tavuk göğsü and you have to taste it because it’s not that bad!
Turkey’s Black Sea coastline stretches for 1650km
Turkish coastline stretches 1650 km and that’s the same distance as Paris to Berlin. Turkish black sea is also a famous tourist spot The Black Sea coast of Turkey is famous with the wide green forests, wooden house and untouched astonishing beaches!
Most Turkish drinks 10 or more cups of tea per day
Turkey produces between 6% and 10% of the globe’s tea. Apart of their thick and sweet coffee, drinking countless amount of tea is also part of their culture. You can see people drink the signature’s Turkey black tea in tea garden that can be found everywhere in Turkey!
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