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Is it easy to make friends with locals here? Are there any prejudices or any ethnic groups who might feel uncomfortable here?
It depends on the individual and language abilities. At Park Vadi and Oran there are many Turks and families from other countries. They are generally friendly, but it takes effort on one's part. - Sep 2025
I think so, but it is so much easier with some degree of Turkish. - Nov 2023
Being friendly and neighborly is always best. We have not felt any prejudices or felt uncomfortable here. - Jan 2023
I don't have local friends. Between not working and Covid, I don't meet many locals. If you want local friends, having Turkish will be helpful! - Nov 2021
We have found it a very easy place to make friends with embassy colleagues and other expats, most of whom speak English. - Sep 2020
