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Turkey
Michael Galuppo
The Land
• The borderland of Turkey is separated into three main areas. The Black
Sea region, the Aegean region, and the Mediterranean region. The interior
of the country is also separated into three regions, the Pontus and Taurus
mountain ranges, the Anatolian Plateau, and the Eastern Highlands. The
last area of the country is the Arabian Platform in the southeast of Turkey.
Some of the major landforms in Turkey are the Aegean Sea, Sea of
Marmara, Thracian Chersonese (a penninsula), Eflatun Pinar (a
spring/oasis), Ballica Cave and Khanasor (a plain).
Wildlife/Vegetation
Interesting animals in Turkey are the Van Cat, which
is endangered and they are and all white cat with
one blue eye and one hazel eye. Also, the Bald Ibis is
an endangered bird that only live in colonies and
looks similar to a vulture.
Native Flowers and plants of Turkey are tulips, lilies,
and also chickpeas, apricots, figs, hazelnuts, and
cherries.
Government
Turkey’s government is a Republican
Parliamentary Memocracy, which means that
the people elect their officials, and it is usually
a Prime Minister.
Historical and Current Events
-Turkey was once part of the powerful
Ottoman Empire
-In 1923 Turkey became a an independent
nation
-Current Event: (From Global Viewpoint)
Differences in the Muslim world have pushed
Iran and Turkey into violence. The question is,
at the end of the day, Iran will look more like
Turkey, or Turkey like Iran?
Economy
Turkey is a active market with a well-developed
infrastructure, and it has a unique position in
the center of all trade that allows a great
economy there.
Turkey's work force is currently about 26
million people. The unemployment rate of the
country is 9.5%.
Culture
Turkey’s cultural aspects are similar to any other
Middle Eastern country. Unlike other countries,
Turkey’s main sporting events are camel wrestling,
Turkish oil wrestling, javelin throws and skiing.
Tourist Attractions
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The Haghia Sophia Museum
Blue Mosque
Pamukkale
Ephesus
Cappadocia Region
Works Sited
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