Turkish diaspora facts for kids
The Turkish diaspora is a term used to describe the communities of Turkish people living outside of Turkey. There is an estimated 90 million Turkish people in total. There are 76 million Turkish people living in Turkey and large Turkish communities which have been established in Europe (particularly in Germany, France, and the Netherlands), as well as North America, and Australia.
Images for kids
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The Eiffel Tower wearing the colours of the Turkish flag during the "Saison de la Turquie en France".
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The Turkish Mevlana Mosque in Rotterdam was voted the most attractive building in the city in 2006.
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As of 2012, there is approximately 1 million Turkish Americans.
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Turkish Cypriots in New York, United States
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Meskhetian ("Ahiska") Turks outside the White House in Washington D.C., United States.
See also
In Spanish: Diáspora turca para niños