Turkey is a multinational state with a rich historical past. This is confirmed by both cultural traditions and folklore. The population of Turkey in 2013 is approximately 75 million people. In addition to the Turks, Arabs, Zazaks, Circassians, Kurds, Lezgins, Armenians, Albanians and other peoples live in the country. In second place in terms of numbers after the Turks are the Kurds. Among the officially recognized national minorities of Turkey are Armenians, Jews and Greeks. Therefore, the national question is very acute in the country. Recently, the population of Turkey has been growing at a high rate.
The character and appearance of the inhabitants
The quirkiness and intricacy of traditions give the inhabitants of the country a special touch. The population of Turkey in terms of appearance varies greatly. Here you can meet blondes and brunettes, similar to Europeans. There are Turks who are very similar to Armenians. One of the most important distinguishing features of the Turks is the presence of a mustache. Almost the entire population of Turkey (its male part) wears a mustache, which is the subjectpride. The exception is men living in tourist cities. The Turkish character is contradictory and multifaceted. It bears the features of the ancient east and the modern west.
Turks are very proud of their country and mourn its current situation. They consider themselves better and higher than other peoples. However, the difficult situation in the country hits hard on the vanity of its inhabitants. This is where the change in behavior comes from. From one person one can hear both sharp criticism and glorification of the Turkish way of life. On the other hand, the Turks are very devoted and emotional people, and in a difficult situation they will always come to the rescue. If you have acquired an enemy in the face of a Turk, then he will be dangerous. If you have acquired a friend, then he will be the most devoted comrade. Turks rarely change their attitude. There is no need to show objectivity and prudence towards the inhabitants of this country. The Turks are very self-critical, but they do not tolerate criticism from the outside. And any manifestation of distrust irritates them and leads to a break in relations.
Attitude towards family
In relation to the family, the population of Turkey adheres to Eastern traditions. Family ties and family are of great importance. In any family, the authority of its head is undeniable and absolute. Children and mother unquestioningly listen to their father, and younger children obey their elders and honor their parents. When the head of the family enters, everyone should stand up. If a young girl leaves her parental home, then she ceases to be a member of the family and becomeshusband's family member. But until she gives birth to a son, thus replenishing the population of Turkey, she will not become a full member of the family. During the first month, the young wife should not communicate with her husband and address the members of the new family by name. Only the birth of a son can raise her position in the family and society. Moreover, the more sons she gave birth to, the more respect for her and the higher her social status. If a woman is barren and cannot give birth to an heir, then the threat of divorce is very likely. In Turkey, single life is unnatural. Even we althy men consider the presence of a wife and a son to be the main criterion for a happy life.
