Turkey is a transcontinental country located in both Western Asia and Southeastern Europe, bordering 8 other countries. It has a population of over 80 million and its largest city, Istanbul, spans two continents and has over 14 million residents. The modern Turkish Republic was established in 1923 under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk following the fall of the Ottoman Empire.

3. Turkey is a transcontinental country, located mostly on Anatolia in Western Asia and on East
Thrace in Southeastern Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries:
Bulgaria - Iran- Greece – Azerbaijani-- Georgia – Iraq-- Armenia - Syria

4. Capital City: Ankara
Largest City: Istanbul
Population (2018) : 80,810,525
Area: 783,562 km2
Official Language: Turkish
Currency: Turkish Lira
Calling code: +90
Turkey consists of 81 provinces and 7 districts

5. History of TURKEY
The Republic of Turkey was declared as Republic in 1923.
Turkey is a democratic, secular, unitary, constitutional republic with a diverse
cultural heritage.
The founder of the modern Turkey Republic is Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

6. What is the name of the
country that is surrounded by
four seas but it is not an
island?
Is it possible?

7. Seas of TURKEY
The Mediterranean Sea is to the south; the Aegean
Sea is to the west; and the Black Sea is to the north.
The Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the
Dardanelles demarcate the boundary between
Thrace and Anatolia; they also separate Europe and
Asia.
Turkey's location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia
makes it a country of significant geostrategic
importance.
Black Sea
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Sea of Marmara

9. Most Important Cities
Ankara-Istanbul-Izmir-Bursa-Konya

10. ANKARA
Ankara is the capital of Turkey. Over 5 million people are living in Ankara.

11. ISTANBUL
Istanbul is the largest city of Turkey.
Approximately, 14 million people are living in Istanbul.

12. There are a lot of historical buildings, museums, parks and shopping centers.
Also it is connecting Asia and Europe.
Some of the Historical Places:
Haiga Sophia-Dikilitas-Blue Mosque-Galata Kulesi-
The Rumeli Fortress-Basilica Cistern
Bridges in ISTANBUL
Bosphorus Bridge - FSM Bridge - Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge

13. Tourism in TURKEY
- Historical Places - Seaside Resorts - Natural Parks

14. Most popular seaside places:
Bodrum- Marmaris- Antalya--Kemer-Kuşadası

15. Special Foods and Drinks of TURKEY
There are so much kind of dishes in Turkish kitchen.
Most important dishes are:
Kebabs - Special Deserts- Traditional Meals- Turkish Breakfast

16. INCIRLIOVA NAZMI
TOPCUOGLU PRIMARY
SCHOOL,
AYDIN,
TURKEY
2018