Abstract :
The concept of space is so significant in order to figure out the sense of belonging of migrants and the concept of belonging, which is multidimensional. Given that the question of “who are you” is connected with the question of “where are you from”, the geographical perspective is convenient to comprehend the relationship between belonging and space. The relationship between belonging and space in general has three dimensions: Locational, personal and social dimensions. This paper examines the location dimension which are reflected in the ways of “being both in here and there”, “being neither in here nor there” and “being a citizen of the world”. In addition, the concepts of belonging and space affect and reproduce one another. From a geographical perspective, the aim of this paper is to explore the relationship between space and belonging among the Turkish migrants in London, and the places that have profound influence on their sense of belonging. Field observation was used for a method to gain information about Turkish spaces in London. Also, semi-structured interview, which is a method in qualitative resource, was used for comprehending the process of the migration and the relationship between space and sense of belonging. In this sense, it was made thirty two semi-structured interview to represent the inclusiveness of belonging.
