Syrian entrepreneurs thrive in Turkey, boosting economy Over 3.5 million Syrians are registered in Turkey, including nearly 500,000 in the southern city of Gaziantep. While the majority benefit from humanitarian aid, many are integrated into the Turkish labour market. Some have even set up their own businesses in order to rebuild their lives or continue the businesses they had before the civil war which has raged since 2011. IMAGES and SOUNDBITES