1. Türkiye is one of only two countries in the world located on two continents, Europe and Asia.
2. The city of Istanbul was once known as Constantinople and was the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
3. Türkiye is home to the remains of two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Efes) and Halikarnas Mozolesi (Bodrum)
4. The famous Turkish ice cream, dondurma, is so thick and chewy that it can be stretched and played with like caramel.
5. The tulip was introduced to Europe from Turkey in the 16th century, sparking "Tulip Mania" in the Netherlands.
6. Türkiye has the second largest underground city in the world, the ancient city of Derinkuyu, which could house up to 20,000 people.
7. The Turkish bath, or hamam, dates back to the Roman era and is an integral part of Turkish culture.
8. Türkiye is the world's largest producer of hazelnuts, supplying around 70% of the global market.
9. The famous Trojan War in Greek mythology is believed to have occurred in what is now northwestern Türkiye.
10. Türkiye has the longest stretch of continental coastline in the world, measuring more than 8,000 kilometers.
11. The red star and crescent on the Turkish flag represent the Republic of Türkiye and Islam, respectively.
12. Türkiye is home to the world's oldest known human settlement, Göbekli Tepe, dating back more than 11,000 years.
13. The Turkish language is the largest branch of the Turkic language family, with more than 75 million native speakers.
14. Türkiye is the world's largest producer of apricots, figs and pomegranates.
15. The famous whirling dervish ceremony is a unique form of Sufi meditation originating from Türkiye.
16. The legendary Mount Ararat, where Noah's Ark is said to have landed, is located in the east of Türkiye.
17. The Turkish city of Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents, Europe and Asia.
18. Türkiye has the fourth largest groundwater reservoir in the world, located under the Konya Plain.
19. The Turkish coffee tradition is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
20. Türkiye is home to the largest covered Grand Bazaar in the world, located in Istanbul, with more than 4,000 stores.
21. The famous donor kebab, a popular street food around the world, originated in Türkiye in the 19th century.
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