public transportation in Turkey

Turkey has about 75 million people population. The recent datas of population indicates us; the number of the people who are living in urban and rural sites has reversed. In 1927, persentage of the people who are living in the rural sites was 25,8 of whole population and urban site had 74,2 percent of Turkey's population. But now when we look at the numbers, 23,2 percent of whole population live in  the rural sites and 76,8 percent of it live in the urban sites. And all these people need to go back their villages to visit elder members of the family in some festival times as traditionally.

When we think about all of this datas and price of cars and oil are so high,  we notice that there should be a well organized public transportation system in Turkey. By the way Turkey is forth country has most expencive oil price.

An Unkown Turkish Philosopher: Nasreddin Hodja

Many people do not know about Nasreddin Hodja even they traveled to Turkey, He is a wise person, we are growing up with the jokes of him. When i was a restaurant for lunch today, the waiter told a joke of Hodja because of a situation. Then I realized he is still on our lives.

Backrounds of Odd Turkish Traditions; guarantied to be surprised!

have you ever wondered about the older religion of the Turks before Islam? or Have you ever heard sth about Shamanism?
probably not. Then check this out!!!

shaman

Check this out! Interesting Facts About Cappadocia

Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia is derived from the ancient Hittite word "Katpatuka" is commonly believed to mean " Land of the Beautiful Horses peregrinating freely and It's a fitting tribute". Novadays Cappadocia is more celebrated for its lava-sculpted topography and down skyline dappled with hot air baloons than horses, but historically the region was renowned for its deep equine connections.
Fragment of another planet, a mirage of stone in the heart of Anatolia... There are parts of the earth which do not seem really belong to; Cappadocia is one of them, a strange and spectacular landscape from the pages of science fiction. It is an extraordinary region, unmatch in the world. A fascinating beauty. An incridible harmony of shapes and colors. An ideal landscape for history and art lovers.