12 General Information About the Islands
It was named 12 Adalar because of the way non-Muslims were governed during the Ottoman period. A representative from each household is taken out and the management of the room is formed together with the 12-member board of elders. Therefore, the name 12 Islands is translated into all languages. Its name has never changed after non-Muslims. 12 General information about Ada will be included in this article.
12 Island Names
When it is called Twelve Islands, many people think that there are 12 islands in the vicinity. But this is completely wrong. When examined carefully on the map, there are 14 large islands and more than 20 islands in total with small islands. Other islands are called “Southern Sporats”. Each of the more than 20 islands we have mentioned has its own special name. The aforementioned 12 islands have this name only because the parliamentary administration consists of a system of 12. It is mentioned in written sources that it was also known as “Aegean Islands” during the Ottoman Period before the non-Muslims.
12 Islands in Ancient Times
12 Islands were an important part of Greece during the Ancient Age. 12 Islands, Rhodes and Kos stand out with their historical findings and artifacts. After the Greeks, Byzantines, Romans and people living in the Hellenistic period also left their mark on the 12 Islands.
According to the Treaty of Ushi signed in 1912, 12 Islands were to be given to the Ottoman Government by Italy. The Ottoman Government thought that the Greeks might occupy these islands and decided to keep them in Italy until the end of the Balkan War. Later on, serious differences of opinion began to arise between Italy and the Ottomans. Although they wanted to be taken back later, Italy did not accept this. 12 Italy became the country that wrote the islands into its territory. During World War 2, the wars ended here with Italy’s defeat, Britain’s efforts to seize the 12 Islands and Germany’s stay in Germany. Then, as a result of the Treaty of Paris, Greece officially owned the 12 Islands.
Where are the 12 Islands and what are their names?
12 As an answer to the question of where the islands are, we can say that it is spread in the North Aegean region. Let’s get to know the names of these islands, which are close enough to be seen visually, especially opposite Bodrum. In the first paragraph, we mentioned that each island has its own special name. You will be able to see the names of all 12 islands separately. The Greek and Turkish names of the islands are given reciprocally.
12 Islands Turkish and Greek Names
Astypalaia – Istanbulia
Halki – Herke, Hereke, Herkit
Kalymnos – Kilimli, Kelemez
Karpathos – Kerpe
Kasos – Kashot, Shepherd
Kos – Kos
Leros – Forward, Iliosis
Nisyros – Incirli
Patmos – Batnaz
Rhodes to Rhodes
Symi – Sömbeki
Tilos – Ilyaki
