The official language of Turkey is Turkish, spoken by approximately 90% of the population. Kurdish is spoken by about 6%, Arabic by 1.2%, and Circassian by 0.9%. Despite being a secular state, the majority of the population practices Islam, with Sunni and Shia being the primary denominations. Muslims in Turkey perform prayers five times daily and observe Friday as a holy day, although it is not a public holiday.

Festivals and Events:

Turkey is renowned for its vibrant cultural festivals, held across various cities including Konya, Bodrum, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, and Istanbul. Notable festivals include:

• International Istanbul Biennial Festival
• Bodrum International Ballet Festival
• Mevlana Whirling Dervishes Festival
• Antalya International Folk Music and Dance Festival
• Istanbul International Theatre Festival
• Antalya International Choir Festival
• Istanbul International Opera Festival
• Antalya State Opera and Ballet Festival
• Izmir International Short Film Festival
• Izmir International Film Festival
• Antalya International Film Festival
• Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival
• Istanbul International Film Festival

Significant Holidays:

• Youth and Sports Day
• Victory Day
• Republic Day
• Ramazan Bayrami
• Kurban Bayrami
• Democracy and National Solidarity Day
• Children’s Day

Sports Festivals:

• Oil Wrestling Championship (Edirne, June/July): One of Turkey’s traditional sports, popular across the country with the most notable event in Edirne.
• Camel Wrestling Festival (Near Ephesus, January): A unique and entertaining wrestling event.

Other Sports Events:

• Bodrum Cup Yacht Race
• Lycian Way Ultra Marathon
• Gallipoli Marathon
• Extreme Sailing Series
• TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Cup
• Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championships
• Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey
• Cappadocia Ultra Trail
• CEV Women’s Volleyball Champions League
• PWA World Windsurf Competitions
• Istanbul Marathon
• Bosphorus Cross Continental Swimming Race
• Turkish Airlines Open Golf Tournament
• Turkish Airlines Euroleague Basketball

Turkish Cuisine: Turkish food is celebrated worldwide for its flavor and variety. Some must-try dishes include:

• Simit: A popular breakfast snack.
• Kebap: Charcoal-grilled meat.
• Kahvalti: A traditional breakfast dish with cream, honey, tomatoes, cheese, and cucumbers.
• Baklava: A renowned Turkish dessert.
• Pide: Often referred to as Turkish pizza with meaty toppings.
• Manti: Similar to ravioli.
• Tursu: A type of pickle.
• Kofte: Grilled meatballs, with Izgara Kofte being particularly famous.
• Pilav: A rice dish with noodles, butter, almonds, cumin, pepper, and cinnamon.

Top Tourist Attractions in Turkey:

• Ephesus: Known for its marble-columned roads and monuments.
• Aya Sofya: A stunning architectural marvel in Istanbul.
• Cappadocia: Famous for its unique rock valleys.
• Pamukkale: Known as Cotton Castle for its white terraces.
• Topkapi Palace: Offers a glimpse into the world of Ottoman sultans.
• Mount Nemrut: Features impressive statues and stone heads of gods.
• Sumela Monastery: Dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
• Ani: A historic site with ancient ruins.
• Pergamum: An ancient city with rich historical significance.
• Aspendos: Renowned for its classical age theatre.
• Oludeniz: A resort village with white beaches and crystal-clear waters.

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