Salgam
Salgam is a city in Turkey with a population of about 0.
Şalgam or şalgam suyu, is a popular Turkish traditional fermented beverage from the southern Turkish cities of Adana, Hatay, Tarsus, Mersin, Kahramanmaras, İzmir and the Çukurova region. French traveler, naturalist, and writer Pierre Belon described its production method in the 16th century. Şalgam is produced by lactic acid fermentation. Studies have shown that the juice of the purple carrot used in şalgam reduces the effects of high-carbohydrate, high-fat diets in rats. It is one of the most popular beverages during winter in Turkey.
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About Salgam
| Country | Turkey |
| Continent | Asia |
| Explore | 37 |
| Population | 0 |
| Local currency | TRY |
| Coordinates | 41.6500, 33.6667 |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Small town |
| Distance to the capital | 204 km · Ankara |
| Population (Turkey) | #10577 most populated in Turkey |
| Where on Earth | 41°38′60″N · 33°40′0″E |
| Hemisphere | N · E |
| Distance to the equator | 4,636 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 5,382 km |
| Same latitude as | Valladolid (Spain) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -41.65, -146.33 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Cairo | 1,309 km |
| Moscow | 1,594 km |
| Paris | 2,558 km |
| Dubai | 2,699 km |
| London | 2,775 km |
| Beijing | 6,681 km |