Turkey is one of the most strategically important countries in the world. Turkey is a bridge between Europe and the Middle-East having her land mass located on both Europe and Asia. Next to Israel, Turkey is the most Biblically significant land in the world - a cradle of civilization and the stage for the early revival that touched the Gentiles in the Book of Acts. However, today, Turkey is engulfed in darkness being one of "the largest unreached nations is the world" according to Operation World. Turkey is a nation of over 70 million people. Currently, there are around 3000 born-again Christians. The land where Turkey is located once was the initial region where the Gospel was distributed with such power to the Gentiles. All the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul passed through Turkey. The Seven Churches of Revelation, Antioch, Galatia, Collosea and many other Biblical sites are located in Turkey. Even Abraham lived in Harran in the South East part of Turkey. Noah's Ark landed on Mount Ararat on the East of Turkey. This land has such Biblical significance and such history. Turkey has been called the largest unreached nation in the world. But God is going to shake Turkey and bring in a mighty end-time harvest. |
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Significant Facts:
Capital: Ankara (4.5 million)
Largest City: Istanbul (12 million)
Government: Republic (since 1923)
Area: 783,562 sq km (37th)
302,534 sq mi
Population: 73,193,000 (17th)
Per Capita Income: $8,385 (75th)
Languages: Turkish (official), Kurdish
Currency: Turkish Lira
Beliefs: Islam, Christianity
Inflation: 7.7% (2005)
Poverty Level: 20%
Unemployment: 10% (plus 4% underemployment) (2005)
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