Turkey is located in both Eastern Europe and Western Asia, bordering 8 countries. It has a population of over 75 million and Istanbul is the largest city. Turkey has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations and was formerly part of the Ottoman Empire. Tourism is a major industry focused on historical sites, beaches, and culture. Popular tourist destinations include Istanbul, Ephesus, Cappadocia, and Pamukkale. Turkey received over 31 million foreign tourists in 2011, ranking as the 6th most visited country.
This document summarizes the history and culture of the Bafokeng people in three main groups. It discusses the early Bafokeng group called Mphofe who settled in the Thaba Tsoeu area. It also describes later Bafokeng subgroups like the Maotoana-finyela, Bakhoele, and Mahooana who split off into smaller communities. Short poems are included that celebrate aspects of Bakhoele and Maotoana-finyela culture.
Australia is a large island continent with diverse landscapes ranging from the Outback to coastal regions. The population is concentrated along the eastern and southern coasts near major cities like Sydney. While Australia has a predominantly European cultural identity, it also recognizes its Indigenous population and increasing Asian influences. The economy relies on exports of natural resources and tourism, though it was impacted by the global financial crisis. Overall, Australia maintains a highly developed economy and stable democratic government within a diverse, multicultural society.
Turkey is located in both Eastern Europe and Western Asia, bordering 8 countries. It has a population of over 75 million and Istanbul is the largest city. Turkey has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations and was formerly part of the Ottoman Empire. Tourism is a major industry focused on historical sites, beaches, and culture. Popular tourist destinations include Istanbul, Ephesus, Cappadocia, and Pamukkale. Turkey received over 31 million foreign tourists in 2011, ranking as the 6th most visited country.
This document summarizes the history and culture of the Bafokeng people in three main groups. It discusses the early Bafokeng group called Mphofe who settled in the Thaba Tsoeu area. It also describes later Bafokeng subgroups like the Maotoana-finyela, Bakhoele, and Mahooana who split off into smaller communities. Short poems are included that celebrate aspects of Bakhoele and Maotoana-finyela culture.
Australia is a large island continent with diverse landscapes ranging from the Outback to coastal regions. The population is concentrated along the eastern and southern coasts near major cities like Sydney. While Australia has a predominantly European cultural identity, it also recognizes its Indigenous population and increasing Asian influences. The economy relies on exports of natural resources and tourism, though it was impacted by the global financial crisis. Overall, Australia maintains a highly developed economy and stable democratic government within a diverse, multicultural society.
This document provides an overview of the Czech Republic, including its:
- Official language (Czech) and its relation to other Slavic languages
- Developed industrial economy, with GDP per capita at 85% of EU average and industries like engineering and machine building
- Long industrial tradition dating back to the Austrian-Hungarian Empire
- Cultural aspects like traditional celebrations, folk customs, architecture, and famous composers, artists and athletes
This document provides information about various wild animals found in Lesotho, including where they live and brief descriptions. It discusses the baboon, jackal, hyena, hare, mongoose, and chameleon. For each animal, it provides a short description and images of where they live, such as forests, mountains and plains. It also includes references used in the research.
- Canada's name comes from the indigenous word "kanata" meaning village or settlement. Its national symbols are the maple leaf, beaver, and Centennial Flame.
- The national anthem "O Canada" was composed in 1880 and became the official anthem in 1980. It is sung in both French and English.
- The Centennial Flame is located in front of Canada's parliament buildings and has burned since 1967 to mark the 100th anniversary of Confederation.
Turkey is a country located between Europe and Asia that has a rich cultural heritage accumulated over many empires throughout history. [1] It has a variety of climates and geographical regions. [2] Turkish society still adheres to many traditional customs surrounding important events. [3] Turkey has many historical sites, natural landscapes, and cuisine that make it a culturally and historically rich tourist destination.
The Netherlands is located on the coast of the North Sea. It has a population of over 16 million people and its capital and largest cities are Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam. The Netherlands has a long history and was influenced by the Franks and Charlemagne. It has a prosperous economy focused on foreign trade and transportation. Dutch culture is known for bicycling, architecture, equality and contradictions as well as customs like dining early and giving three kisses as a greeting.
Turkey is located in both Europe and Asia, bordering 8 countries. It has a population of over 75 million people and Turkish is the official language. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk established Turkey as a secular republic after the fall of the Ottoman Empire and implemented significant political, social, and cultural reforms. Turkey has a democratic parliamentary system of government with executive power held by the president and prime minister.
Denmark is a small country located in Northern Europe. Its capital and largest city is Copenhagen. The country has a longstanding monarchy, currently led by Queen Margrethe II. Denmark has a developed economy and its currency is the Danish Krone. The culture of Denmark has historically been progressive and the predominant religion is Christianity in the form of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Bungy jumping originated in New Zealand. The country is also home to the unique kiwi bird. A popular New Zealand dessert is pavlova, which is often enjoyed with L&P, a local drink. The Sky Tower in Auckland is notable as New Zealand's tallest building. The tuatara is one of New Zealand's rarest reptiles. John Key previously served as New Zealand's president. Rugby, and specifically the national team the All Blacks, is New Zealand's favorite sport.
Presentation about some aspects of Dutch culture and characteristics.
(Besides my own pictures, I used pictures from the internet. In case I used pictures with copyright, please let me know and I will delete those).
- Scotland is located in northern Britain with a population of over 5 million people. Its capital and largest city is Edinburgh.
- Some notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle, Ben Nevis which is the highest mountain in Britain, the River Tay which is the longest river in Scotland, and Loch Lomond which is the largest lake.
- Christianity is the dominant religion in Scotland, with no religion also common. Gaelic and Scots are spoken in addition to English.
- Scotland has a rich cultural heritage including traditional Scottish music featuring bagpipes, literature, and sports like football and rugby that are an important part of national identity.
Scotland is one of four countries that make up the United Kingdom. It has a population of around 5 million people and three official languages: English, Gaelic, and Scots. Edinburgh is the capital city, known for its annual Fringe Festival featuring many comedy shows and street performances. Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, located on the west coast along the River Clyde. The Highlands in northern Scotland contain many mountain ranges and lochs, or lakes, including Loch Ness, famous for the legendary monster Nessie.
This document provides an overview of the Czech Republic, including its:
- Official language (Czech) and its relation to other Slavic languages
- Developed industrial economy, with GDP per capita at 85% of EU average and industries like engineering and machine building
- Long industrial tradition dating back to the Austrian-Hungarian Empire
- Cultural aspects like traditional celebrations, folk customs, architecture, and famous composers, artists and athletes
This document provides information about various wild animals found in Lesotho, including where they live and brief descriptions. It discusses the baboon, jackal, hyena, hare, mongoose, and chameleon. For each animal, it provides a short description and images of where they live, such as forests, mountains and plains. It also includes references used in the research.
- Canada's name comes from the indigenous word "kanata" meaning village or settlement. Its national symbols are the maple leaf, beaver, and Centennial Flame.
- The national anthem "O Canada" was composed in 1880 and became the official anthem in 1980. It is sung in both French and English.
- The Centennial Flame is located in front of Canada's parliament buildings and has burned since 1967 to mark the 100th anniversary of Confederation.
Turkey is a country located between Europe and Asia that has a rich cultural heritage accumulated over many empires throughout history. [1] It has a variety of climates and geographical regions. [2] Turkish society still adheres to many traditional customs surrounding important events. [3] Turkey has many historical sites, natural landscapes, and cuisine that make it a culturally and historically rich tourist destination.
The Netherlands is located on the coast of the North Sea. It has a population of over 16 million people and its capital and largest cities are Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam. The Netherlands has a long history and was influenced by the Franks and Charlemagne. It has a prosperous economy focused on foreign trade and transportation. Dutch culture is known for bicycling, architecture, equality and contradictions as well as customs like dining early and giving three kisses as a greeting.
Turkey is located in both Europe and Asia, bordering 8 countries. It has a population of over 75 million people and Turkish is the official language. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk established Turkey as a secular republic after the fall of the Ottoman Empire and implemented significant political, social, and cultural reforms. Turkey has a democratic parliamentary system of government with executive power held by the president and prime minister.
Denmark is a small country located in Northern Europe. Its capital and largest city is Copenhagen. The country has a longstanding monarchy, currently led by Queen Margrethe II. Denmark has a developed economy and its currency is the Danish Krone. The culture of Denmark has historically been progressive and the predominant religion is Christianity in the form of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Bungy jumping originated in New Zealand. The country is also home to the unique kiwi bird. A popular New Zealand dessert is pavlova, which is often enjoyed with L&P, a local drink. The Sky Tower in Auckland is notable as New Zealand's tallest building. The tuatara is one of New Zealand's rarest reptiles. John Key previously served as New Zealand's president. Rugby, and specifically the national team the All Blacks, is New Zealand's favorite sport.
Presentation about some aspects of Dutch culture and characteristics.
(Besides my own pictures, I used pictures from the internet. In case I used pictures with copyright, please let me know and I will delete those).
- Scotland is located in northern Britain with a population of over 5 million people. Its capital and largest city is Edinburgh.
- Some notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle, Ben Nevis which is the highest mountain in Britain, the River Tay which is the longest river in Scotland, and Loch Lomond which is the largest lake.
- Christianity is the dominant religion in Scotland, with no religion also common. Gaelic and Scots are spoken in addition to English.
- Scotland has a rich cultural heritage including traditional Scottish music featuring bagpipes, literature, and sports like football and rugby that are an important part of national identity.
Scotland is one of four countries that make up the United Kingdom. It has a population of around 5 million people and three official languages: English, Gaelic, and Scots. Edinburgh is the capital city, known for its annual Fringe Festival featuring many comedy shows and street performances. Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, located on the west coast along the River Clyde. The Highlands in northern Scotland contain many mountain ranges and lochs, or lakes, including Loch Ness, famous for the legendary monster Nessie.
2. KONUMU
İngiltere,Avrupa‘nın
batısında Atlas Okyanusu
üzerinde yer alan ve Büyük
Britanya devletini
oluşturan pek çok adadan
biri olan Britanya
adasındadır.Kuzey
komşusu,yine Büyük
Britanya bağlı olan
İskoçya, batı komşusu ise
İrlanda'dır.İrlanda
Adası‘nın kuzey bölgesi de
İngiltere gibi Büyük
Britanya‘nın bir parçasıdır.
3. İngiltere düz bir topografiye sahiptir.Geniş ovalar
arasında ufak tepeler yer alır.Bu özelliği tarım
yapılmasını mümkün kılmaktadır.Ancak İngiltere
başlıca bir sanayi ülkesidir.
Yönetim şekli anayasa dayalı meşruti monarşidir.
Monarşinin başında Kraliçe 2. Elizabeth vardır.
16 yüzyılda gerçekleşen bir din reformuyla Katolik
kilisesinde ayrılmış ve Anglikan kilisesi adıyla kendi
dini merkezini oluşturmuştur.
4. İklim Ve Hava Durumu
İngilterede ılıman iklim tipi görülür.
Sıcaklığın sıfırın altına düştüğü kışlar 32 derecenin
üzerine çok nadir çıktığı yazlar yaşanır.
Nem oranı yıl boyunca yüksektir ve genellikle yıl boyu
yağış görülür.
5. Hava sıcaklığı ve durumu gün içinde değişkenlik
gösterir. En soğuk aylar,Ocak ve Şubattır, en sıcak ay
ise Temmuzdur. Mayıs,haziran,eylül ve ekim ayları da
oldukça ılıman geçer.
İngiltere‘nin iklimsel özelliklerini belirleyen en
önemli etmen enlemsel konumu ve Amerika
kıtasından kıyılarına vuran Gulf Stream akıntısır.
6. Başkenti,Şehirleri, Bölgeleri
İngiltere‘nin başkenti Londra'dır.
İngiltere‘de ve tüm Birleşik Krallıkta mülki idari sistem
oldukça karmaşıktır.
Dokuz temel bölgeye bölünen ülkede her bir bölgenin
altında farklı bölümler vardır. Başkent Londra borough
lara bölünmüştür.
Diğer bölgelerde şehir muadili bölümlere ayrılır.
7. EKONOMİSİ
İngiltere dünya‘nın en güçlü ekonomilerinden birine
sahiptir.
Kişi başına düşen gayrısafi yurtiçi hasılası
22,907sterlindir.
İngiltere, parçası olduğu Birleşik Krallık‘ın da
lokomotif ekonomisidir.Birleşik Krallık kişi başına
düşen gayrısafi yurtiçi hasıla itibariyle dünya‘nın en
güçlü 18.ülkesidir.
8. KÜLTÜRÜ
İngiltere tam anlamıyla kozmopolit bir toplumdur.
Nezaket ve görgü kurallarına çok önem verilir.Kuyrukta
bekleme görgüsü de önemlidir.
Genel olarak erkeklerin kapalı mekanlarda şapka
takmalarına kabalık gözüyle bakılır.
Trafik soldan akar.
9. İngiltere‘nin turistik yerleri şehirleri arasında
Liverpool,Birmingham,Bristal,Manchester,Leeds,Notti
ngham ve Shakespera‘nin doğduğu Stratford-Upon-
Avon vardır.
10. LİVERPOOL
Yaklaşık 500 bin kişilik bir
nüfusa sahip Liverpool
İngiltere‘nin en
misafirperver insanlarına
sahip şehir olarak bilinir.
Liman kenti olması
dışarıdan büyük oranda
göç almasına sebep
olmuştur
Tarihten,
denizciliğe,müzikten,sanat
a birçok alanda turistler
için ilgi çekici bir şehir
olma özelliği taşımaktadır.
11. Bulunduğu bölge‘nin en büyük
ve en gelişmiş şehridir.
Ekonomisi
havacılık,bankacılık,medya,tur
izme dayalıdır.
Tam bir turizm şehri olan
Bristol‘da Georgion ve
Victotoria mimarisi,sokak
sanatları,elma suyu,denizcilik
ve hava balonları şehirde ün
yapmış diğer unsulardır.
Tüm bunların yanında
2.Dünya savaşında en çok
hasar alan şehirlerden biri tüm
zorluklara karşı kalkınmayı
başarmış çalışkan bir şehirdir.
BRİSTAL
12. Manchester
Sanayi devriminin
gerçekleşmiş olduğu yer
olan Manchester ingiliz
tarihi ve psikolojisini
anlamanız için
bulunmanız gereken
yerlerden çeşitli fabrika
müzelerini de ziyaret
edebilirsiniz.
13. Konuşma Dili
İngiltere‘nin resmi dili bugün dünyanın geri kalanı
tarafından da çokça konuşulan konuşulmakta olan
İngilizcedir.
14. Din Ve İnaç
İngiltere nüfusun yüzde 60‘a yakını Hristiyan nüfus
oluşturmaktadır.Bu oran içinde çoğunluğu celtic
kilisesine bağlı nüfus oluşturur.Nüfusun yüzde 25‘e
yakını ise kendini herhangi bir dine mensup olarak
tanımlamamaktadır. Geri kalan kısım ise Müslüman ve
Yahudi azınlıkları oluşturduğu gruplardır.
15. TARİHİ
İngiltere‘nin tarihi geç Palaeolitik çağa kadar uzanır
ancak ismini buraya 5.ve6. yüzyılda yerleşen Almanya
orjinli Angles Kavimi ülkeye adını vermiştir.
16. YEMEKLERİ
Pazar Rostosu
İngiliz mutfağının
tariflerinden biridir.
Kuzu,Dana,Domuz veya
Tavuk butunun
sebzelerle
fırınlanıp,Yorkshire
pudingi ve gravy sosla
servis edilmesinden
oluşan yemektir.
17. Fish & Chips
Patates kızartması ile
kızarmış fileto balıktan
oluşan yemektir.
18. KAHVALTI
Yağda kızarmış yumurta
Bacon(kızartılmış
domuz pastırması)
Sosis
Mantar sote
Halka halka ızgara
domates
Fırınlanmış Fasulye