Turkey - the English word "turkey" meaning the poutry bird, has its roots in the name of the country - Turkey: originally guinea fowls were imported to Europe through Turkey and were therefore called "Turkish chanterelles". Settlers in North America used this name to describe a large bird that was common there - the turkey.
Türkiye no longer wants to be associated with a bird roasted for Thanksgiving.
This unfortunate association prompted the state authorities to introduce changes.
Turkey - the English word "turkey" meaning turkey has its roots in the name of the country - Turkey: originally guinea fowls were imported to Europe through Turkey and were therefore called "Turkish chanterelles". Settlers in North America used this name to describe a large bird that was common there - the turkey.
Türkiye no longer wants to be associated with a bird roasted for Thanksgiving.
This unfortunate association prompted the state authorities to introduce changes.
Türkiye changes its English name. Thus, its authorities decided to improve the image of their country on the international arena. At the end of the year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued regulations changing the country's globally recognized name from "Turkey", which is associated with turkey, to "Turkiye". - The word "Turkiye" best represents and expresses the culture and national spirit of citizens - you can read in the justification.
changes its English name. Thus, its authorities decided to improve the image of their country on the international arena. At the end of the year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued regulations changing the country's globally recognized name from "Turkey", which is associated with turkey, to "Turkiye". - The word "Turkiye" best represents and expresses the culture and national spirit of citizens - you can read in the justification.
