Where do most Arabs live in Turkey? How many Arabs are in Hatay?

Turkish Arabs are mostly Muslims living along the southeastern border with Syria and Iraq.

Turkish Arabs are also in Mediterranean coastal regions in the following provinces: Batman, Bitlis, Gaziantep, Hatay, Mardin, Muş, Siirt, Şırnak, Şanlıurfa, Mersin and Adana. Turkey’s Arab minority is concentrated predominately in Sanliurfa, Hatay, Gaziantep, Kilis and Mardin provinces.

The French High Commission estimated that the population of 220,000 inhabitants in Hatay was made up of 46% Arabs (28% Alawites, 10% Sunni). The Alawite Arabs are 61,600 and the Sunni Arabs are 22,000.

Turkey’s capital is Ankara, but its largest city and main financial centre is Istanbul. Turkey has been inhabited by various civilizations throughout its history, including the Hittites, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans.

Turkey is among the most visited countries in the world and is known for its beautiful landscapes, including its beaches, mountains, and historical sites such as the ancient city of Ephesus, the Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque.