The Republic of The Republic of TurkeyTurkey

Anthony SylkaAnthony Sylka

March 2009March 2009

Flag of CountryFlag of Country

The colors representThe colors represent Red – is a traditional color of the Islamic Red – is a traditional color of the Islamic

faithfaith Crescent and star – are ancient symbols of Crescent and star – are ancient symbols of

Islam and is a sign of good luck Islam and is a sign of good luck

Geographical Geographical FeaturesFeatures

Major Mountains and Major Mountains and LandformsLandforms

TaurusTaurus NorthNorth one regions in Turkeyone regions in Turkey

Extends to 150miExtends to 150mi Forms the southern boarder Forms the southern boarder

RiversRivers

Tigris riverTigris river SESE Is over 1150mi longIs over 1150mi long

The Tigris began in Turkey The Tigris began in Turkey

Surrounding Countries - Surrounding Countries - Bodies of waterBodies of water

Syria, Iraq, Iran, Armenia, Georgia black Syria, Iraq, Iran, Armenia, Georgia black seasea

S, SE, SE, E, NE, NS, SE, SE, E, NE, N Is another region of TurkeyIs another region of Turkey

Steep, rocky coast with riversSteep, rocky coast with rivers

ClimateClimate

Cool rainy winters, 39.2Cool rainy winters, 39.2°F°F hot dry summers, 80.6hot dry summers, 80.6°F°F

Economic Features

Capital CityCapital City

AnkaraAnkara West, EastWest, East About 2,000,000About 2,000,000 It was planned for a short time and in a It was planned for a short time and in a

modern statemodern state

Another major cityAnother major city

VanVan EastEast 284,464284,464 History goes back to 5000B.C.History goes back to 5000B.C.

Major Agricultural Major Agricultural productsproducts

Dry grain, wheat, sugar beats, grapes, Dry grain, wheat, sugar beats, grapes, sunflower seeds, oranges sunflower seeds, oranges

NWNW They export 50% of their cropsThey export 50% of their crops

Major IndustriesMajor Industries

F-16 fighter aircraft, textiles, footwear, F-16 fighter aircraft, textiles, footwear, capital goods, iron, steelcapital goods, iron, steel

NWNW

Name of Monetary UnitName of Monetary Unit

1 U.S dollar = 1.73390 TRY (1 TRY = 1 U.S dollar = 1.73390 TRY (1 TRY = 0.57636 U.S. dollar)0.57636 U.S. dollar)

SociologySociology

LanguageLanguage

TurkishTurkish Hello – merhaba Goodbye - hoşça kal Hello – merhaba Goodbye - hoşça kal Boy – oğlan Girl - kız Boy – oğlan Girl - kız Mother - annelik etmek father - papaz Mother - annelik etmek father - papaz pizza - pizza pie - turta pizza - pizza pie - turta

Major ReligionsMajor Religions

Moslem, Orthodox Christians, Gregorian Moslem, Orthodox Christians, Gregorian Christians, Catholic, Suryani and Christians, Catholic, Suryani and Protestant Christians, Jews Protestant Christians, Jews

Tried to make all religions the sameTried to make all religions the same WorshipWorship MoralityMorality Enlighten society Enlighten society

Special HolidaysSpecial Holidays

April 23, children's day April 23, children's day Few kids are picked to control the castle Few kids are picked to control the castle

for a day, one is picked to be president of for a day, one is picked to be president of turkey for a dayturkey for a day

Special Dishes and FoodsSpecial Dishes and Foods

Turkish BaklavaTurkish Baklava Sweat pastry, walnuts, sugarSweat pastry, walnuts, sugar

GovernmentGovernment

Current LeaderCurrent Leader

NameName Biographical informationBiographical information Party affiliationParty affiliation

Type of GovernmentType of Government

Name itName it Describe itDescribe it

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous InformationInformation

Famous PersonFamous Person

namename AccomplishmentAccomplishment Biographical informationBiographical information

Tourist AttractionTourist Attraction

NameName LocationLocation Why it is seen by so manyWhy it is seen by so many

ReferencesReferences

WebsiteWebsite www.photius.com/countries/turkey/economy/www.photius.com/countries/turkey/economy/

turkey_economy_agriculture.htmlturkey_economy_agriculture.html http://translation.babylon.com/English/to-Turkishhttp://translation.babylon.com/English/to-Turkish http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3432.htmhttp://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3432.htm BooksBooks None. “Country:Repulic of Turkey.” None. “Country:Repulic of Turkey.”

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