Transcript of TURKEY “The Cradle Of Civilizations” These civilizations are the Hittites, the Urartians, the...
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- TURKEY The Cradle Of Civilizations
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- These civilizations are the Hittites, the Urartians, the
Phrygians, the Lydians, the Ionians, the Persians, the Romans, the
Byzantines, the Seljuks, the Ottomans, AND NOW THE REPUBLIC OF
TURKEY.
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- Population; about 70 million National language; Turkish Capital
City; Ankara Land area; 779,452 square kilometres There are 81
cities in Turkey Neighbours;
Greece,Bulgaria,Georgia,Armenia,Syria,Iraq,Iran Turkey is the
member of NATO(the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and OECD,the
Black Sea economic cooperation Organization,the Europen council,the
Europen Parlement, the Islamic Conferance Association and an
associate member of the Europen Union. Turkey has a rich flora and
fauna. Turkish people are friendly, positive generous and
hospitable. They are tolerant to different religions and cultures.
Turkey, which is divided into seven geographical regions.
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- The city of Troy the site of ancient Trojen Wars, is located in
western Turkey. MARMARA REGION: ANAKKALE
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- ABANT LAKE IN BOLU ULUDA SKI-CENTER IN BURSA
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- THE CENTRAL ANATOLIA REGION There are lots of lakes and marshes
that Naturalists want to see. A few volcanic cones and both Mount
Erciyes and Mount Hasan are situated in there. Mount Erciyes
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- Ankara has an artistic life with many select ballet, theatre,
opera and folk dance performances.
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- In Konya, you can see RUM. Rumi was a 13th century Persian Poet
and Sufi mystic.
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- Cappadocia is unique in the world. Naturalists like visiting
here.
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- THE BLACK SEA REGION There are many mountains. It is a mainly
agricultural region, where corn, flax, fruit trees (hazelnuts,
cherries, plums...), tobacco (Samsun, Trabzon), and tea in the
eastern part (Rize) are grown. Smela Monastery, is located in Maka.
After 3 km walking you can see Smela Monastery.
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- Safranbolu is a town in Karabk. You can see traditional houses
there.
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- THE AEGEAN REGION It has popular holiday villages, famous
historical and natural sites, all this makes the region extremely
attractive to the tourists. zmir is the biggest and the most
important city in this region. Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle"
is a natural site in Denizli. The city contains hot springs and
travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing
water. Denizli-Pamukkale zmir
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- EPHESUS is located near the Aegean Sea. It was one of the great
cities of the Greeks in Asia Minor and home to the Temple of
Artemis. THE CHURCH OF VIRGIN MARY (THE CHURCH OF COUNCILS) This
church is very important for Christianity. This church was
dedicated to Virgin Mary.
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- EASTERN ANATOLIAN REGION Mount Nemrut is located near the
village of Karadut. Mount Nemrut is notable for its vast range of
statues. Mount Nemrut Central Park
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- It is a palace that was built on a hill in east Beyazit in 1789
by shak Pasha. This palace is a good example of Ottoman
tradition.
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- THE SOUTH-EASTERN ANATOLIA REGION You can see Euphrates River
there. The Euphrates is the longest and one of the most
historically important rivers of Western Asia. In anl Urfa, you can
see the cave of Abraham and a pool with Holy Carps. Abraham's Cave
is believed to be the birthplace of the prophet Abraham anl
Urfa-Pool With Holy Carps Euphrates River
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- THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION Antalya is one of Turkey's most
popular holiday destinations. There is an enormous number of
exciting water slides. In Adana you can see one example of
traditional foods in Turkey kebap. Also, you can eat delicious
fruit watermelon. Antalya Adana
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- Isparta is a city of roses. The main economic activities of
Isparta are rosewater production and handmade carpet making. Lake
Eirdir has two islands, connected to the mainland by a long
causeway into the town. It is the fourth largest lake in Turkey.
Isparta Eirdir Lake
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- Sagalassos is an archaeological site in south- western Turkey.
You can see the ancient ruins of Sagalassos there. Burdur-Ruins of
Sagalassos
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- Hatay (Antakya) is a geographical, economical and cultural
region. In Hatay, you can see the ancient city of Zeugma. Hatay
Zeugma mosaic
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- You can see good examples of textile and eat delicious ice
cream there. Mersin, is a large city with a port. You can see
Corycus there. Kahramanmara Mersin Corycus
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- Myra is an ancient town in Lycia. You can see the small town of
Demre there.
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- Termessos is the most interesting ancient city. When you go
there, you can have a walk among ruins in a beautiful natural
setting. Side is one of the best known classical sites in Turkey.
When you visit Side, you can see the Temple of Apollo.
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- Cyprus is the third largest and third most popular island in
the Mediterranean.
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- The rich tradition of the Turkish cuisine is popular around the
world. It includes a wide variety of hot and cold starter known
everywhere as meze a wide selection of grilled meats kebap,
seafood, stuffed and wrapped vegetables dolma savory pastries brek,
pilav and dishes,Turkish delight,baklava, helva, kadayf and several
puddings. Dolma Baklava Turkish Delight
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- Brek Kebap Helva
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- Turkish tiles and ceramics, rugs and kilims have decorated
houses in our country and all over the world. These Turkish crafts
are so popular and have great attraction for the tourists. Turkish
Crafts
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