Is turkey a part of Europe?

Answer 1

Turkey is partly in Europe and partly in Asia. The boundary between Europe and Asia goes through Istanbul. However, the European part of Turkey is less than 10% of the country.

Part of Turkey is in Europe, but most of it is in Asia

Answer 2

This question is difficult to answer. Culturally, Turkey is in many ways 'caught' between Europe and Asia. It is a predominantly Islamic country but it is a secular state. Istabul, Edirne, Adrianople have a European 'feel', but Eastern Anatolia is very different.

Turkey has applied for full membership of the European Union, and many Turks try to be European. However, in recent years there has also been a rise in Islamic militancy in Turkey, too.

Answer

Turkey is a bridge between Europe, Asia, he Middle East and the Caucuses. Turkey shares the same Islamic religion as in the Middle East and has historically ruled over much of the territory in each of these regions. Turkish history is inseparable from Eurpean history. The Turks have been in Europe for the last 1,000 years. Even more so in modern history. Turkey is a member of every European organization, from Nato, the OECD, Customs Union etc.... IN fact Turkey was invited to the join the EU very early on when the EU only had six members. Concerned about losing their sovereignty the Turks declined. They are now a candidate country for EU membership.

Answer 3

Turkey is a transcontinental country and belongs to both Europe and Asia. However, only 3% of Turkey is considered part of Europe. The recognized boundary between Asian Turkey and European Turkey is the Bosporus Strait. And truly the only recognized area of Turkey in Europe is Istanbul.

Answer 4

Turkey is both a part of Asia (97%) and Europe (3%). Turkey is called the Land Where the East Meets West because it is a melting pot of both cultures. The Asian part of Turkey is called Anatolia while the European part of the country is called Thrace.

Answer 5

Although a small part of Turkey is in Europe, Ankara is in Asia, as is most of Turkey.

Answer 6

Only a very small part of Turkey is in Europe. The vast majority of it is in Asia, well over 90%.

Answer 7

yes