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|population = 35,000<ref name="BBC"/>
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There are at least 34,000 '''Britons in Turkey'''.<ref name="BBC">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/in_depth/brits_abroad/html/europe.stm Brits Abroad: BBC]</ref> They consist mainly of [[United Kingdom|British]] citizens married to [[Turkey|Turkish]] spouses, [[British Turks]] who have moved back into the country, students and families of long-term expatriates employed predominately in white-collar industry.<ref name="A">{{Cite news|url=http://www.capital.com.tr/the-number-of-expats-has-reached-26000-haberler/20006.aspx|title=The Number Of Expats Has Reached 26,000|work=Capital|first=Hande|last=Yavuz|access-date=19 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110114013411/http://www.capital.com.tr/the-number-of-expats-has-reached-26000-haberler/20006.aspx|archive-date=14 January 2011|dead-url=yes}}</ref> There are also a small number of English retirees and pensioners who choose to live in the country after retirement, currently numbering up to 1,000.<ref name="BBC"/><ref name="A"/> There are a large number of British firms active in Turkey; consequently, many British employees working in Turkey are originally stationed by companies and multinational corporations back home, and can be seen serving in capacities such as general managers, marketing consultants and financial directors. They tend to be involved in sales, marketing, technical and human resources departments.<ref name="A"/>
There are at least 34,000 '''Britons in Turkey'''.<ref name="BBC">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/in_depth/brits_abroad/html/europe.stm Brits Abroad: BBC]</ref> They consist mainly of [[United Kingdom|British]] citizens married to [[Turkey|Turkish]] spouses, [[British Turks]] who have moved back into the country, students, and families of long-term expatriates employed predominantly in white-collar industry.<ref name="A">{{Cite news|url=http://www.capital.com.tr/the-number-of-expats-has-reached-26000-haberler/20006.aspx|title=The Number of Expats Has Reached 26,000|work=Capital|first=Hande|last=Yavuz|access-date=19 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110114013411/http://www.capital.com.tr/the-number-of-expats-has-reached-26000-haberler/20006.aspx|archive-date=14 January 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> There are also a few English retirees and pensioners who choose to live in the country after retirement, currently numbering up to 1,000.<ref name="BBC"/><ref name="A"/> Many British firms are active in Turkey; consequently, many British employees working in Turkey are originally stationed by companies and multinational corporations back home, and can be seen serving in capacities such as general managers, marketing consultants and financial directors. They tend to be involved in sales, marketing, technical and human resources departments.<ref name="A"/>


The majority of Britons are found in [[Istanbul]], with smaller populations scattered throughout the capital [[Ankara]]. Istanbul is generally seen as a favourite location due to the city being the country's commercial capital, the presence of international schools and better air links with the UK.<ref name="A"/> British residents living in smaller urban centres are mainly occupied in the textile and energy sectors.<ref name="A"/>
The majority of [[white-collar worker]] Britons are found in [[Istanbul]] and [[İzmir]], with smaller populations scattered throughout the capital [[Ankara]]. British residents living in smaller urban centres are mainly occupied in the textile and energy sectors.<ref name="A"/>
Especially [[Muğla]] is a preferred region for retirees.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Why do Britons mostly favor Mugla to settle down in Turkey |url=https://businessturkeytoday.com/why-do-britons-mostly-favor-mugla-to-settle-down-in-turkey.html|access-date=2024-01-05}}</ref>

Turkey remains one of the top tourist and investment destinations for British nationals. The towns of [[Didim]], [[Fethiye]], [[Marmaris]], [[Bodrum]] and [[Antalya]] are hot spots for Britons in Turkey. According to statistics, a record 32,000 Britons own property in Turkey, surpassing all other foreign property buyers. The properties range from holiday residences to private beaches centred on popular resorts.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/expatproperty/7865960/Record-number-of-Britons-buying-property-in-Turkey.html|title=Record number of Britons buying property in Turkey|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|first=Leah|last=Hyslop|date=2 July 2010}}</ref>
Turkey remains one of the top tourist and investment destinations for British nationals. The towns of [[Çeşme]], [[Didim]], [[Fethiye]], [[Marmaris]], [[Bodrum]] and [[Antalya]] are hot spots for Britons in Turkey. According to statistics, a record 32,000 Britons own property in Turkey, surpassing all other foreign property buyers. The properties range from holiday residences to private beaches centred on popular resorts.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/expatproperty/7865960/Record-number-of-Britons-buying-property-in-Turkey.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100705124952/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/expatproperty/7865960/Record-number-of-Britons-buying-property-in-Turkey.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 July 2010|title=Record number of Britons buying property in Turkey|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|first=Leah|last=Hyslop|date=2 July 2010}}</ref>


==Social and business life==
==Social and business life==
Many community and business organisations are active. One business organisation is the ''British Chamber of Commerce'', which supports British businesses in Turkey.
Many community and business organisations are active. One business organisation is the ''British Chamber of Commerce'', which supports British businesses in Turkey.


In 2008, a poll was conducted among retired British expats in Turkey, with the question being whether they would approve of Turkey's accession to the European Union. The results showed a great number replying in the negative, citing concerns that doing so may cause Turkey to lose its identity and culture. The poll showed that many Britons are attracted to Turkey because of its not being as Europeanized, as well as its favourable climate, cheaper standards of living, the social circles and less pressure in daily life.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://todayszaman.com/news-153887-retired-british-expats-cool-to-turkeys-eu-accession.html|title=Retired British expats cool to Turkey’s EU accession|work=Sunday's Zaman|author=ŞERIF ERDIKICI, İZMIR|date=22 September 2008}}</ref>
In 2008, a poll was conducted among retired British expats in Turkey, with the question being whether they would approve of Turkey's accession to the European Union. The results showed a great number replying in the negative, citing concerns that doing so may cause Turkey to lose its identity and culture. The poll showed that many Britons are attracted to Turkey because of its not being as Europeanized, as well as its favourable climate, cheaper standards of living, the social circles and less pressure in daily life.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://todayszaman.com/news-153887-retired-british-expats-cool-to-turkeys-eu-accession.html|title=Retired British expats cool to Turkey’s EU accession|work=Sunday's Zaman|author=ŞERIF ERDIKICI, İZMIR|date=22 September 2008|access-date=19 December 2010|archive-date=17 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717071206/http://todayszaman.com/news-153887-retired-british-expats-cool-to-turkeys-eu-accession.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Turkey–United Kingdom relations]]
* [[British Turks]]


==References==
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[[Category:British diaspora by country|Turkey]]
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Latest revision as of 09:33, 9 November 2024

Britons in Turkey
Total population
35,000[1]
Regions with significant populations
Istanbul · Ankara · İzmir · Fethiye · Didim
Languages
English (British) · Turkish
Religion
Protestantism · Anglicanism · Atheism · Agnosticism
Related ethnic groups
British people · British diaspora

There are at least 34,000 Britons in Turkey.[1] They consist mainly of British citizens married to Turkish spouses, British Turks who have moved back into the country, students, and families of long-term expatriates employed predominantly in white-collar industry.[2] There are also a few English retirees and pensioners who choose to live in the country after retirement, currently numbering up to 1,000.[1][2] Many British firms are active in Turkey; consequently, many British employees working in Turkey are originally stationed by companies and multinational corporations back home, and can be seen serving in capacities such as general managers, marketing consultants and financial directors. They tend to be involved in sales, marketing, technical and human resources departments.[2]

The majority of white-collar worker Britons are found in Istanbul and İzmir, with smaller populations scattered throughout the capital Ankara. British residents living in smaller urban centres are mainly occupied in the textile and energy sectors.[2] Especially Muğla is a preferred region for retirees.[3] Turkey remains one of the top tourist and investment destinations for British nationals. The towns of Çeşme, Didim, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum and Antalya are hot spots for Britons in Turkey. According to statistics, a record 32,000 Britons own property in Turkey, surpassing all other foreign property buyers. The properties range from holiday residences to private beaches centred on popular resorts.[4]

Social and business life

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Many community and business organisations are active. One business organisation is the British Chamber of Commerce, which supports British businesses in Turkey.

In 2008, a poll was conducted among retired British expats in Turkey, with the question being whether they would approve of Turkey's accession to the European Union. The results showed a great number replying in the negative, citing concerns that doing so may cause Turkey to lose its identity and culture. The poll showed that many Britons are attracted to Turkey because of its not being as Europeanized, as well as its favourable climate, cheaper standards of living, the social circles and less pressure in daily life.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Brits Abroad: BBC
  2. ^ a b c d Yavuz, Hande. "The Number of Expats Has Reached 26,000". Capital. Archived from the original on 14 January 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
  3. ^ "Why do Britons mostly favor Mugla to settle down in Turkey". Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  4. ^ Hyslop, Leah (2 July 2010). "Record number of Britons buying property in Turkey". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 5 July 2010.
  5. ^ ŞERIF ERDIKICI, İZMIR (22 September 2008). "Retired British expats cool to Turkey's EU accession". Sunday's Zaman. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
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