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TURKEY
By Joe Flanagan
Religion
• 99% of Turkey is Muslim
• The churches are called Mosques
• They now have freedom of religion
Capital
• The capital of Turkey is Istanbul
• Largest city in Turkey
Sports
• Fencing• Sailing• Weightlifting • Soccer • Oil wrestling witch
came from the Ottoman Empire
• Istanbul is the fifth largest city in the world
Famous Actors
• Fatih Akin• Nuri Bilge Ceylan• Cem YILMAZ
Music
• Folk• Hip Hop• America and Europe
modern day music• Many Europe and
Asia countries are listening to more western music
Military
• Army, Navy, Air Force• Military age 20• Chief of general staff
lsik Kosaner • The U.S.A helps
supply Turkey with equipment.
Famous Places
• Sultanahmet Mosque, Mosque means church where they go in prayer in one
• Hagia Sohphia is the largest cathedral in the world
• Tupkapi Place
Geography
• 4,454 miles of coast line
• 301,382 square miles• West of Aegean sea
Location
• North western part of Europe and Asia
• Founded 1923• Part of two continents
Car/Transportation
• High speed railroads • Buses • Vans• Bikes
Terrain
• Highest point mount Agri at 5,137 ft
• Longest lake is, lake van
• Longest river is kizilitmak
Flag
• White means peace and honesty
• The flag is called the Ay Yildiz (literally, moon star)
• Red means hardness, strength, and bravery
Food
• Turkey is known for their cuisines
• They are also know for the natural flavors they use
• Traditionally they eat on a clean floor
Bibliography
• "Turkish Flag." Flags and Nations of the World. Web. 03 Mar. 2011. http://www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk/turkish-flag.htm
• Sport in Turkey." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 03 Mar. 2011.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_in_Turkey>. • About Turkey - Location, Flag, Map, Weather, Transportation - PHP Classes." Welcome to the
PHP Classes Repository - PHP Classes. Web. 03 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.phpclasses.org/browse/country/tr/>. • "Travel in Turkey by Bus, Train, Plane, Ship & Ferry." Turkey Travel. Web. 03 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/trans/>.
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