Armenians From Republic of Armenia in Turkey
With the establishment of the Republic of Armenia, and because of economic hardship in the new republic, and the differential in remuneration of work, many Armenian nationals from the republic work in Turkey. The official numbers are not validated, as it is a highly seasonal process, but estimates vary between 40,000 and 70,000
Some of these people are in Turkey as temporary residents, but most as illegal immigrants.
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