It is a myth that the Netherlands is the origin of tulips. Tulip used to grow as a wild flower till it was discovered by the Turks in the 10th century. Turkey was the first country to have started cultivating tulips. It was introduced to Europe in the 17th century. Several such myths are true, interesting facts about Turkey.
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