Turkey vs Democratic Republic of the Congo
Side-by-side comparison of how these places approach childhood.
Turkey
Turkish children kiss elders' hands and touch them to their foreheads as greeting.
This ritual of el ΓΆpmek reflects deep intergenerational respect embedded in daily Turkish family life.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Congolese children speak an average of three languages by the time they start school.
With over 200 ethnic languages plus French, Lingala, Swahili, and Tshiluba, multilingualism is survival.
Turkey
Turkey's education system is centrally managed by the Ministry of National Education. Compulsory education spans 12 years in a 4+4+4 structure. Religious education (imam hatip schools) has expanded significantly since 2012.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The DRC's education system covers a 6-2-4 structure but reaches only about 77% of primary-age children. Many schools are run by churches and charge fees. Conflict in eastern provinces has destroyed thousands of schools.
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