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Turkey consists of seven regions that are defined by geological and echonomic features.

 The Republic of Turkey Established : on October 29, 1923 Founder and First President: Mustafa Kemal ATATRK Capital: Ankara Largest City: Istanbul is the Financial, Economic and Cultural Center of Turkey Official Language: Turkish Population: 75,627,384 Currency: Turkish Liras Date format: dd/mm/yyyy Religion: The Vast Majority of the Population is Muslim President: Abdullah Gl Prime Minister: Recep Tayyip Erdoan Goverment: Turkey is a Parliamentary Representative Democracy

Mustafa Kemal ATATURK

 The name of Atatrk reminds mankind of the historical accomplishments of one of the greatest men of this century: His leadership gave inspiration to the Turkish nation, farsightedness in the understanding of the modern world, and courage and power as a military leader. It is without a doubt that another example can not be shown indicating greater successes than the birth of the Turkish Republic, and ever since then Atatrk's and Turkey's broad and deep reforms undertaken, as well as the confidence of a nation in itself. Video of Former President John F. Kennedy on Atatrk.
John F. KENNEDY, President of the United States of America Washington D.C., November 10, 1963 on the 25th Commemoration of Ataturk's death

CULTURE

The People
Turkish people are extremely patriotic. They are proud of their ancestors. The family is the most important social unit. Each person is dependent and loyal to the family. Rural life is still traditional, but in cities women frequently work outside the home (like American women)

Body Language "Yes" is a slight downward nod of the head. "No" is a slight upward nod of the head while making a quick, sucking sound through your two front teeth (like "tsk"). Turkish people generally have a small area of personal space and may stand closer than most foreigners are used to.

Dining

Appetizers

Cigarette Borek

Zucchini pancakes (Mucver)

Eggplat Salad

Red Lentil Balls

Soups

Pilaf-Pasta

Red Lentil and Mint Soup

Pilaf with Chicken Liver

Yogurt Soup

Manti (Turkish Style Ravioli)

Olive Oil Dishes

Celery with Olive Oil

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Eggplant with Vegetable Filling

Stuffed Peppers with Olive Oil

Seafood

Salads

Turkish Style Fried Calamari

Chopped Salad

Fried Anchovy

Kidney Bean Salad

Deserts

Baklava

Turkish Delight

Bread Kataifi

Turkish Rice Pudding

Drinks

Ayran (Yogurt and Water) Turkish Coffee Turkish Tea

Turkish Brand Beer

Turkish Alcoholic Beverage Raki

Gifts
Always bring the hostess a gift when invited to someone's home. Do not bring a gift that is too lavish. Give: flowers (roses or carnations), candy, chocolates, wine (if host drinks). Do not give alcohol if you are not sure whether your host drinks. Don't expect your hostess to open a gift when presented. It is common to celebrate birthdays and give a gift to celebrate birthdays

SPORTS
The most popular sport in Turkey is soccer. The traditional Turkish national sport has been yal gre (oiled wrestling) since Ottoman times.

ISTANBUL
The god and human, nature and art are together in there, they have created such a perfect place that it is valuable to see." Lamartines

Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia ) Museum

Yerebatan Sarnc (Cistern)

Atatrk Museum

Suleymaniye Mosque

Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)

Topkap Palace

Dolmabahe Palace

Kz Kulesi (Maiden's Tower)

Galata Tower

Theodosius Obelisk

City Walls, Anadolu and Rumeli Fortress

Kapal ar (Grand Bazaar)

ISTANBUL-TANITIM-HARIKA BIR FILIM

stanbul Tantm Filmi-2

Turkish Coffee Recipe

To make Turkish coffee you need

Turkish Coffee

Turkish Coffee Pot; Cezve

Turkish Coffee Cups; Fincan

 Pour one coffee cup of cold water for each cup of coffee in the pot Add one teaspoonful of theTurkish coffee per cup If you need to add sugar this is the time to do it Heat the pot as slowly as you can.

When it begins to boil, take the foam away with the spoon and share it to each cup.

 Dont forget, if a cup of Turkish coffee doesnt include foam on top of it, it means that coffee isnt cooked successfully and it is a kind of shame for the person who cooks it.

You should serve it with a glass of water and some dessert as Turkish delight or baklava. Generally water is drunk after turkish coffee is drunk.

 Be careful when you drink it, dont mix it. The coffee grounds sink to the bottom of the cup and is undrinkable. It is just used to read the coffee.

For more information

http://www.kultur.gov.tr/?_dil=2 http://www.tourismturkey.org/

THANK YOU

SUKRIYE KARAHAN