What is the relationship between the US and Turkey?

Turkey is a key NATO Ally and critical regional partner, and the United States is committed to improving the relationship between our two countries. It is in our interest to keep Turkey anchored to the Euro-Atlantic community. Turkey is an important U.S. security partner.

Is the Internet censored in Turkey?

Turkish government has constantly blocked websites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Wikipedia. According to Twitter’s transparency report, Turkey leads in social media censorship.

Does Turkey have freedom of religion?

The 1982 constitution established the country as a secular state and provides for freedom of belief and worship and the private dissemination of religious ideas. However, other constitutional provisions for the integrity of the secular state restrict these rights.

How do people in Turkey feel about their country?

People are generally very proud of the Turkish country and culture, as well as its Ottoman history. Patriotism is visible on a day-to-day level. For example, one generally sees the Turkish flag displayed wherever they go in Turkey – hanging off houses, shops and highrise buildings.

How would you summarize Turkish culture and traditions?

To summarize Turkish culture and traditions in one article is impossible because the diversity of heritage across the country varies and other cultures such as Greek, Armenian, Georgian, and Arabic practises have been woven in throughout history.

Where do Turkish Americans come from?

The majority trace their roots to the Republic of Turkey, however, there are also significant ethnic Turkish communities in the US which descend from the island of Cyprus, the Balkans, North Africa, the Levant and other areas of the former Ottoman Empire.

Are there Meskhetian Turks in the United States?

Furthermore, there has been more recent Turkish migration waves of Meskhetian Turks from the former USSR. Turkish Americans or American Turks ( Turkish: Amerikalı Türkler) are Americans of ethnic Turkish origin.