Can you practice Christianity in Turkey?

Since up to 98 percent of the population are Muslims, Christians are a minority religion in Turkey. Because it is a secular country, the only Muslim country in the world that has no State religion, the Constitution guarantees religious freedom, and tolerance is the rule.

Are there any churches in Turkey?

Christianity in Turkey has had a long history dating back to the 1st-century AD. Ethnically Turkish Protestants number around 7,000–8,000. In 2009 there were 236 churches open for worship in Turkey. The Eastern Orthodox Church has been headquartered in Constantinople since the 4th century.

Is alcohol legal in Turkey?

Although the sale and consumption of alcohol in Turkey are 100% legal, there are still some specific regulations regarding the sale of alcohol and cultural drinking norms you should adhere to. Certain alcoholic beverages are also a wonderful part of Turkish cuisine and should not be missed.

Can you drink at 16 in Turkey?

What is minimum legal drinking age in Turkey? Minimum legal drinking age in Turkey is 18. Alcoholic beverages cannot be sold or served to people who are not over the age of 18 in any purpose.

What’s the youngest drinking age in the world?

16 years
Although the majority of the countries around the world have set the MLDA at 18 years, 16 years is considered the youngest drinking age.

Why is Hijab banned in Turkey?

The headscarf was banned in public institutions because of the ‘public clothing regulation’ issued after the 1980 coup and began to be implemented in a radical way after the 1997 military memorandum.

Can I drink the water in Turkey?

Paradoxically, the tap water in Istanbul is drinkable. The Turkish government has been running campaigns for some time in order to convince the residents that the tap water is drinkable. Thanks to this tap water is generally of higher quality than bottled water. Bottled water doesn’t.