How did Turkey end up with more than eight times the population of Greece? This article traces 100 years of demographic transformation—from the 1923 population exchange to contemporary trends in fertility, migration, and urbanization.
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Now that 2019 is almost done, we think it would be interesting to look backward at our most favored maps of the year.
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The maps are ranked on the number of visitors each received in 2018. 20. Six ways to divide the Roman
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Take a closer look at the fascinating history of Ottoman mapmaking, from Piri Reis’s remarkable works to the empire’s shift toward modern European techniques.
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Turkey’s diverse landscape is crisscrossed by active fault lines, making certain areas more prone to earthquakes. Discover which regions are at highest risk and understand the underlying causes of seismic activity.
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The Ottoman Empire ruled parts of the Western Balkans for centuries, leaving lasting cultural and religious influences that can still be seen today.
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Turkey’s GDP (PPP) per capita was $27,630 in 2018. See how Turkey compares to the rest of the world and its neighboring countries in terms of economic strength.
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From kebab wars to political divides, these humorous maps offer a satirical look at Turkey’s regional diversity.
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Reddit user: donuboklumuharrem Most countries of Eastern Europe, with the exception of Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, are poorer than Turkey.
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Approximately 1.5 million Greeks and over 2 million Armenians lived in the modern territory of Turkey. Today, about 2,000 Greeks and 60,000 Armenians live in Turkey.
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