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Is Turkish the same as Muslim?

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Is Turkish the same as Muslim?

Yes, most Turkish people are Muslims, but besides that, Turks belong to a different race, and there are many major differences between Turks and Arabs. Arabs are Semitic people of the Middle East. Arabs and Turks have different languages, cultural, ethnic roots and historical backgrounds.

Are Turkish actors Muslim?

Turkish actors and actress that are Christian: Even though Turkey majority is a Muslim country, there are people from other religions like Christianity living there and getting opportunities as other Turkish citizens.

Is pork sold in Turkey?

Yes, you CAN buy pork in Turkey. The southwestern towns in Turkey (Çeşme, Marmaris, Fethiye, Antalya, Bodrum, e.g.) have enough English, German, Spanish and Russian tourists to sustain pork availability at restaurants and a few grocery stores.

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What do you know about Islam in Turkey?

Turkey is 98.6\% Muslim. What does that mean for travelers who may not know much about Islam or the way it’s practiced in Turkey? Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Turkey: Read the latest travel alerts to find out how COVID-19 restrictions may affect you.

What percentage of the Turkish population is Muslim?

According to the government, 69.8\% of the Turkish population is Muslim (although some surveys give a slightly lower estimate of 97\%) with the most popular school of thought (madhab) being the Hanafi school of Sunni Islam. While there are also a minority of Sufi and non-denominational Muslims.

Does Turkey recognize non-Muslim minorities?

Turkey, through the Treaty of Lausanne (1923), recognizes the civil, political, and cultural rights of non-Muslim minorities. In practice, Turkey only recognizes Greek, Armenian, and Jewish religious minorities. Alevi, Bektashi, and Câferî Muslims among other Muslim sects, as well as Latin Catholics and Protestants, are not recognized officially.

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Is Turkey a Muslim country or a secular country?

Turkey is a constitutionally secular muslim majority country. While the government says it’s 99\% Muslim, the real percentage is around 85–90\% but it drops to around 30\% if you exclude people who only identify as Muslims but don’t practice the religion when it’s not convenient to them.

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