Minorities in Turkey

Minorities in Turkey form a substantial part of the country's population, representing an estimated 25% to 30% of the population. Historically, in the Ottoman Empire, Islam was the official and dominant religion, with Muslims having different duties from non-Muslims. Non-Muslim (dhimmi) ethno-religious groups were legally identified by different millet ("nations").

Minorities in Turkey

Minorities in Turkey form a substantial part of the country's population, representing an estimated 25% to 30% of the population. Historically, in the Ottoman Empire, Islam was the official and dominant religion, with Muslims having different duties from non-Muslims. Non-Muslim (dhimmi) ethno-religious groups were legally identified by different millet ("nations").