Turks in Moldova
Turks in Moldova are Turkish people who live in Moldova even though having been born outside Moldova, or are Moldovan-born, but have Turkish roots. By Turkish roots, this could mean roots linking back to Turkey, the island of Cyprus or the communities of the Turkish diaspora.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| ~1,000[1] | |
| Languages | |
| Turkish | |
| Religion | |
| Sunni Islam |
Facts and figures
According to Moldova figures, the number of residents born in Turkey is steadily increasing (note that these figures do not include the Moldova born Turks):
| Year | Turkish population |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 154 |
| 2001 | 110 |
| 2002 | 180 |
| 2003 | 196 |
| 2004 | 273 |
| 2005 | 462 |
| 2006 | 443 |
| 2007 | 462 |
| 2008 | 514 |
| (Source:National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova[2]) | |
See also
- Gagauz Turks
- Islam in Moldova
References
- Council of Europe 2007, 131.
- National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova. "Distribution of immigrants by nationality and purpose of arrival, in 2007". Retrieved 2009-10-31.
Bibliography
- Council of Europe (2007), Parliamentary Assembly: Working Papers 2007 Ordinary Session 22–26 January 2007, Council of Europe, ISBN 92-871-6191-7.
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