Istanbul, historically also known as Constantinople and Byzantium, is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural, and historic center. Istanbul is a transcontinental city in Eurasia, straddling the Bosphorus strait between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.

Dondurma (literally Turkish for "freezing") is the name given to ice cream in Turkey and Azerbaijan. Dondurma typically includes the ingredients milk, sugar, salep, and mastic. It is believed to originate from the city and region of Maraş and hence also known as Maraş Ice Cream.

Cappadocia is a geological wonderland, is a region created by the erosion of soft volcanic stone by the wind and rain of centuries.The area is a popular tourist destination, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic, and cultural features.

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Founder Of The Turkish Republic...

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The countries and autonomous regions where a Turkic language has official status and/or is spoken by a majority.

Turkish tea served in typical glass on typical small plate.

A cup of Turkish coffee, served from a copper cezve, in Turkey.