Turkey is an amazing country with centuries-old traditions that can take a lifetime to learn. For example, we were surprised to find out that Turks add yogurt to multiple dishes, have hairspray in men’s restrooms, and cover their cars with rugs.

At Bright Side, we found a few fascinating facts about Turkey that can surprise even those who visit this country on a regular basis.

They take care of stray animals.

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Stray dogs and cats are not only taken care of by local administrations, but also by people who love them. For example, you can find feeders and small cat houses on Turkish streets.

This is why cats feel at ease there and can be seen literally everywhere.

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In Turkey, you can find stray cats almost everywhere: in the subway, parks, shops, cafes, etc. And they are treated like royalty. According to different estimates, there are more than 100,000 stray cats in Istanbul. And Turks love them just as much as house cats.

In Istanbul, they make real estate advertisements in the form of homes for street cats living in the city.

In some Turkish cafes, they give you free Turkish Delight with every cup of coffee.

In Turkey, many people love Bollywood movies. Some of them even watch Indian TV shows.

Turks love picnics.

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The police patrols the streets driving small electric cars and riding Segways.

They cover their cars with blankets and rugs.

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It turns out that Turks do this to protect their cars from hail. They can also use cardboard and bubble wrap. This is absolutely normal in Turkey.

In Turkey, sitting cross-legged is considered impolite, especially in front of elders.

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They never hang their underwear outside; it’s considered shameful.

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Have you ever been to Turkey? What Turkish traditions or customs did you notice? Tell us in the comments below.