TIMES JAZIRAH, JAKARTA – Turkey will be the location for the 2023 Istanbul Youth Summit. This event will be held by 6-9 February, next two months. There are several reasons why Turkiye was appointed as main venue for this worldwide event. One of them for its beauty.

The venue will be taken place at Istanbul, one of the greatest and the best city in the country. This city has such a great value that make it become brighter other than another city in the country.

The Brief History of Turkiye

This began in the 19th century. The Ottoman Empire (which is now called Turkiye) experienced a great deterioration. This kingdom began to lose their influence as a superpower empire in Europe. This is what made the Ottoman Empire got "The Sick Man" as its nickname.

This nickname was first coined by Emperor Nicholas I of Russia. After the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire this nickname was still applied to European countries experiencing economic difficulties or poverty.

But behind its nickname as "The Sick Man" was clung, Turkey has also been ruled by Roman Empire, in 324AD. The Ottoman Empire took control in 1299 and later it changed to Republic of Turkey in 1923.

Top reasons Why Istanbul Youth Summit Decided to Use the City as the Main Venue

1. Tourist Friendly

Istanbul or which before known as Constantinople was one noticeable city which always be written in all over history book across the country. This place has dozens of historical buildings with such great value in it. 
For these reasons, the local government has also open some of the venue for a world class tourist destination. Visiting this city will open your mind about the beauty of the ancient civilization history before you were born. 

2.    A Perfect Place for Archeologist and Historian

The great historical value has attracted archeologist and historian coming to this city. they dig and learn new thing every day from the sites that has been left by the Roman and Ottoman Empire. 

Let's say Ayasofya or the Hagia Sophia mosque. Beside as one of the tourist attraction this place was also used as a place where archaeologists and historians gathered. this place was used by the Roman and Ottoman Empire as their main palace.  

Not to mention the ruins of the Artemis temple, Aspendos theater, Srikaya Roman baths, and Justinianus bridge. Plus, several other historical places such as ancient Roman city of Hierapolis to the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia. 

3. A City with Lots of International Level Universities

The Turkish government pays great attention to the education sector. they spend billions of funds to facilitate the education sector, not only for the people, but the Turkish government also opens scholarships for all international students.

There are several types of scholarships provided by the Turkish government for international students. those scholarships including Türkiye Bursları or commonly known as YTB, Türkiye Diyanet Vakfı which is commonly known as TDV, and YTB x ISDB.

this transcontinental itself also uses a European standard curriculum, which makes it able to compete with other European campuses. All the things said above make Istanbul Turkey worth to be the venue for Istanbul Youth Summit 2023. (*)