Turkey is a transcontinental country located in both Europe and Asia. It has a population of over 81 million people and its capital and largest city is Ankara. The dominant religion is Islam, though other faiths are practiced. Turkish culture is known for foods like yogurt, pilaf, and kebabs. Turkey has a long history as the location of many ancient civilizations and was also home to the Ottoman Empire. The geography and climate vary significantly across regions from the Black Sea coast to the Mediterranean. Important historical and cultural sites include Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Cappadocia. Ataturk is revered as the founder of modern Turkey.

2. REPUBLIC OF TURKEY
Where we are in the world

3. Turkey is a big country.It is on two
continents:Europa and Asia.The population of
Turkey is about 81 million.The capital city is
ANKARA.
Dalaman

4. This is our flag.

5. ISTANBUL is the biggest city of Turkey.

7. Culture
• Muslims: 98%
• Orthodox, Gregorian, Jewish, Catholic, Protestant and
Christians: 2%
• Turkish is spoken 90%.
• Arabic is spoken 6%
• Famous for:
1. Coffee and tea Muslims in Turkey
2. Carpets called "Killims"
3. Hand crafted goods
• People eat:
1. Yogurt
2. Pilaf
3. Kebab Yogurt
Turkish Turkish pilaf kebab

8. The Traditional Foods Of Turkey
The rich tradition of the Turkish cuisine Dolma
is popular throughout the world. It
includes a wide variety of hot and cold
hors d’oeuvers known everywhere as
“meze” a wide selection of grilled
meats “kebap” , seafood, stuffed and
wrapped vegetables “dolma” savory
pastries “ börek”, pilav and dishes with
olive oil and butters as well as wide of
variety of desserts among them
Turkish delight baklava, helva, kadayıf
and several puddings.
Baklava
Turkish Delight

10. In our country ,bread is an
important part of our everyday
food.we eat it a lot..

11. Turkey is the cradle of civilizations
• The ancient Greeks called the area
Anatole, which the land where the
sun rises,but we call it Anadolu.
• 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.

12. Turkish Crafts
Turkish tiles and ceramics, rugs and kilims
have decorated houses in our country and all
over the world.

14. Climate
Climate map.
Mountains and deserts. Black sea Mediternean

16. • THE BLACK SEA REGION is a mountainous area
covered with dense forests
Sümela Monastery;
It was founded in the year 386 AD during the reign
of the Emperor Theodosius (375 - 395), legend
has it that two priests undertook the founding
of the monastery on the site after having
discovered a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary
in a cave on the mountain.

17. • THE MARMARA REGION extends from the European part (Thrace) to the North-
West of Anatolia, encircling the Marmara Sea.

18. Aya Sofya Topkapı Palace
• Hagia Sophia(Aya Sofya) is
the 4th biggest cathedral in
the world and it is a
museum now.
• Topkapı palace was the
offical residence of the
Ottoman Sultans.
• Süleymaniye Mosque was
built for Süleyman the
magnificent by Sinan the
architect.
Süleymaniye Mosque Trojen horse

19. • THE AEGEAN REGION extends from
the Aegean coast to the western
part of Anatolia.
• It has popular holiday villages,
famous historical and natural sites ,
all this make the region extremely
attractive to the tourists.
• It is also an agricultural region
where olives, figs are grown.
İzmir
Denizli-Pamukkale

21. Cappadocia
• The area is a famous
and popular tourist
destination as it has
many areas with
unique geological,
historic and cultural
features.

23. • Atatürk is our great
leader and reformer.
We always remember
him with respect.
• Anıtkabir is the
mausoleum of Atatürk.
Everyday so many
people visit Anıtkabir
because we are grateful
to him..

24. Children’s Day
• Atatürk loved children
and he dedicated 23rd
April to the children.
• Turkey is the first and
only country to establish
‘’Children’s Day’.Every
year,on April 23,the
country rededicates itself
to honoring and
cherishing children and
the freedom and
independence of all
people.Children from all
over the world come and
join this festival.
• In 1979 UNICEF
recognised this day as
International children’s
day.

25. FESTIVALS
• There are two religious festivals in Turkey.The
first one is the FESTIVAL OF SWEET.It comes
immediately after Ramadan .Ramadan is the
fasting month.During this time Muslims don’t
eat or drink between sunrise and sunset.
• The second festival is the FESTIVAL OF
SACRIFICE.In this festival people sacrifice an
animal ,usually a ram or sheep,and give most
of its meat to poor people.

26. • THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION spreads in the South of
Anatolia. The Taurus mountain range is covered with forests .

29. This is Evil Eye Bead.We believe It
protects us from bad lookings.

33. Necla AVCI SEZEN