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

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