When you mention Türkiye, what comes to your mind?
Is religious imprisonment? Or is it secluded and backward? This is indeed a typical stereotype of Türkiye.
To this day, some friends who want to immigrate to Turkey are still worried about this culturally rich country. Today, the editor will take you to re-understand what this country really looks like.
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A "secular country" that separates politics and religion
As we all know, among Turkey's population, 90% of the population believe in Islam. Therefore, many people will automatically apply stereotypes of Islamic countries to describe Turkey. However, when you come to Turkey, you will find that it is not the "Islamic Turkey" you imagined!
Turkey is a role model for many Islamic countries. Starting from the founding father Kemal , Turkey has established the national motto of "always defending secularization and opposing the infiltration of religion into politics."
A survey data shows that although more than 90% of Turkey's population is Muslim, when it comes to religious issues, 40% of the population is "centrist" - tolerant of both secularity and religion. The entire Turkish society is very harmonious, with Muslims and non-Muslims Muslims get along well with each other.
Turkey’s citizens are of higher quality and their culture is more open. It can be said that the “Turkish version of Islam” is also more moderate and tolerant. Islamic laws and regulations were abolished, three major codes of civil law, criminal law and commercial law were formulated based on European domestic law, and the provision in the constitution that Islam was the state religion was deleted. In the reform of social life, Turkey abolished the old calendar and replaced it with AD . In terms of clothing, Turkey transformed the Islamic clothing of the past into civilian clothing and suits. At the same time, it abolished the previous requirement that women wear headscarves.
In Turkish towns, pedestrians dress up like people from Western European and Southern European countries, and almost no one is masked. Whether walking on the street, strolling around scenic spots, or sitting in bars and cafes on the street, most young men and women are dressed in fashionable and sexy styles, reflecting the freedom and openness here.
Turkey’s nightlife is also very colorful, and there are no taboos about drinking. Generally speaking, most restaurants in Islamic countries do not sell alcoholic beverages, but in Turkish restaurants, there is a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. The waiters will also proactively recommend Islamic alcohol, beer, etc. to provide convenience for domestic and foreign tourists.
In the main city of Turkey Istanbul , there are countless hotels and shopping malls on both sides of the O7 highway, including Ritz-Carlton, Shangri-La, Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hilton, Crown, InterContinental, Four Seasons Hotel, as well as the largest hotel in Turkey. Shopping mall Mall of Istanbul, etc... There are actually 49 hotels and more than 20 shopping malls within 7 kilometers. In shopping malls such as istinye Park and zorlu center, you can find all kinds of international brands.
On the contrary, what religion retains for Turkey are the historical imprints of the past century such as Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, as well as picturesque scenery and neat and polite behavior.
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Is Türkiye really unsafe?
There are indeed some armed conflicts in Turkey's border areas, but in major cities such as Istanbul it is very safe and local life is very peaceful.
The constant flow of visitors can also reflect its security issues. According to the Interpol ranking, Turkey is one of the safest countries in the world. At the same time, it is also the 10th most popular tourist destination in the world.
Turkey attracted more than 38.6 million tourists in 2017, and the total number of foreign tourists in 2018 reached 46.11 million. The tourism department has set an annual target: by 2023, the number of tourist arrivals will reach 50 million.
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A country popular among world travelers
It spans the Eurasian continent, bordering Greece and Bulgaria to the west, and Syria and Iraq to the southeast.In our impression, Turkey is a country prone to frequent wars. The reason is that the political situation in its surrounding countries is unstable. Since the southeastern part of Turkey borders Syria and Iraq, the situation is inevitably unstable.
However, Turkey has a large land area. It can be said that the east and west are completely different worlds. Going west from Cappadocia is the romantic Turkey that people have always longed for. Many tourist city tourist attractions, such as Istanbul and other relatively developed big cities, are in the west.
The western part of Turkey is still very safe and very suitable for traveling and living. When you come to Istanbul, you will see a prosperous scene. In this new "Internet celebrity check-in spot" tourist paradise, the streets here are bustling, and urban areas, shopping malls, various large shopping malls, and luxury stores are perfectly integrated with tourists, making it very lively.
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Turkish food is not very hygienic?
There are many high-end Western restaurants in the local area, such as Seven Hills restaurant. Perhaps due to the influence of religion, the dining environment and food here are clean and tidy, and the waiters are neatly dressed and polite.
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Is transportation in Türkiye inconvenient?
Turkey’s transportation is well connected in all directions, covering international airports, large highways, buses, trams, BRT rapid transit, subways, ferries, cable cars and other travel modes we are familiar with.
Istanbul New Airport will become the world's largest airport and one of the world's most important transportation hubs upon completion. It is expected to be completed in 2028. The total investment is approximately US$11.6 billion, covering an area of more than 7.6 million square meters. The first phase of the new airport is expected to have an annual passenger throughput of 90 million. After completion, the average annual passenger flow is expected to reach 200 million.
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Turkish language barrier?
Turkey has more than 46 million tourists every year. English is widely used in Turkey, and many Turks can speak a few simple Chinese. In addition, Turks are very talented in body language, so there is no problem in general communication. In major cities such as Istanbul, there are more Turkish people who speak English, and restaurant menus often have English.
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Türkiye’s economy is very backward?
In the past 10 years, the average growth rate of Turkey's gross domestic product (GDP) has been close to 5%. The rapid development momentum and good development prospects have made Turkey become a "BRICS" country after China, Russia, India, Brazil, South Africa and other countries. "Another out-and-out emerging economy.
As of the beginning of 2019, according to statistics from the International Monetary Fund, mainland China's per capita GDP in 2018 was only US$9,608, ranking 68th in the world, lower than the world average of US$11,308. At the same time, let’s look at the situation in Turkey: Turkey’s per capita GDP at the end of 2018 was 9,346, ranking 69th in the world. Yes, Turkey ranks just behind China.
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A country seizing the opportunities of the times
As an emerging economy in the G20 group, Turkey's economy has grown steadily over the past 14 years, and the economic situation is great! Bloomberg, the world's largest financial information company, predicts that by 2020, Turkey's economic aggregate will join the trillion-dollar ranks and rank in the top ten with other economies such as the United States, China, Russia, and India.
It is worth noting that during the rapid development of Turkey's economy, the real estate industry has maintained a rapid development momentum and is one of the important driving forces for Turkey's economic growth. As a real estate market with great potential in Europe, Turkey has been rated as a "reputable country" by MIPIM (World Real Estate Market) for two consecutive years!
Reducing the minimum investment requirements for Turkish passport citizenship is a wise move by the Turkish government. It ensures the arrival of a new group of real estate investors. Currently, more than 50% of real estate buyers in Turkey go to Turkey to seek a better lifestyle and a Turkish passport.
Turkey is an important partner of China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative. More and more Chinese people choose to invest in real estate in Turkey. China has a huge population and a vibrant youth group that loves traveling.They are looking for new trends and looking for foreign investment opportunities. It can be seen that Chinese investment in Turkey is by no means a flash in the pan, but a continuing trend.
