2. NATIONAL FLAG
TURKİSH FLAG
The flag of Turkey is a red flag with a white crescent moon
and a star in the center. The flag is called Ay Yıldız (literally,
moon star.) or Albayrak (Red flag).
5. Language of Turkey
The Turkish alphabet has 8 vowels (A E I İ O
Ö U Ü ) and 21 consonants. The letters Q,W
and X do not exist in Turkish
Merhaba Hello!
İyi Geceler Good night
6. Istanbul
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and 5th largest city proper
in the world with a population of over 13.48 million, also
making it the second largest metropolitan area in Europe by
population, and the largest metropolitan city proper.
Istanbul is also a megacity, as well as the
cultural, economic, and financial centre of Turkey.
The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for
2010. Historic areas of Istanbul were added to the UNESCO
World Heritage List in 1985.
7. Turkey In Brief:
Official Name: The
Republic of Turkey
Founder: Mustafa Kemal
ATATÜRK (1881-1938)
Capital: Ankara
Largest city: Istanbul
Population: 73.6million
(UN, 2011)
Language: Turkish (uses
Latin Alphabet)
Currency: Turkish Lira
8. Turkey In Brief
Location: Eastern
Mediterranean. Located on
two continents Europe and
Asia. The European part of
Turkey is called
Thrace, while the Asian part
is called Anatolia or Asia
Minor.
Area: 814 578 Km2 (314 500
square miles) % 3 on the
European continent % 97 on
the Asian continent.
Religion: 99 percent of
the population is Muslim.
Turkey is a secular state that
assures complete freedom of
worship to non- Muslims.
9. Turkey In Brief
National Anthem:
Istiklal Marsi Lyrics by: Mehmet
Akif Ersoy Adopted as Turkey’s
National Anthem on March
12, 1921.
Major Cities:
Istanbul, Ankara ,Izmir
Government: Turkey is
democratic, secular and social
state governed by the rule of law;
committed to the nationalism of
Atatürk and based on the
principle of the separation of
powers
10. Turkey In Brief
Legislative Power: The
Turkish Grand National Assembly
Executive
Power: President and the
Council of Ministers.
Judicial Power: Independent
courts and supreme judiciary
organs.
Coastline: 8333 Km (5000
miles) Turkey is surrounded by the
Black Sea in the north, the
Mediterranean in the south and the
Aegean Sea in the west. In the
northwest there is the Sea of
Marmara and Dardanelles and the
Bosphorus.
11. Turkey In Brief
Geographical
Regions: Turkey has 80
administrative provinces and
seven geographical regions. Black
Sea Region - Marmara Region -
Aegean Region - Mediterranean
Region - Central Anatolia Region
- Eastern Anatolia Region -
Southeastern Anatolia Region
Landmarks: Ayasofya
Museum, Topkapi Palace, Blue
Mosque, Dolmabahce
Palace, ancient City of
Troy, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Perga
mon, Pamukkale, Goreme-
Cappadocia, Mt.
Nemrut, Safranbolu.
13. CULTURE
Turkey has a very diverse culture that is a
blend of various elements of the Oğuz
Turkic, Anatolian, Ottoman and Western
culture and traditions.
Ottomans… Turkey has a wide variety of regional costumes…
14. Traditional clothing of Turkey
• Traditional clothing forms a part of Turkish traditional culture. In the
past the Turks would weave their own clothing and make dyes from
natural plant ingredients, in a way that reflected their feelings in the
designs they created.
17. Religion in Turkey
Islam is the largest religion of Turkey.
More than 99 percent of the population is Muslim
The Muslim place of worship
The national mosque of Turkey, The
Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul.
18. Religion
Women try to cover their
arms and shoulders, and
wear longer dresses.
Men should try to keep
their shoulders covered
when out in public, and
it is best to opt for longer
trousers in the less
tourist-driven areas.
19. Business Etiquette
Significance
When doing business in an
unfamiliar country, it is crucial to
understand appropriate business
etiquette
Greetings
In Turkey, new acquaintances meet
with a firm handshake
Relationships
Business people in Turkey tend to prefer
to do business with people they respect
Considerations
Direct communication and eye contact
is highly valued after a relationship is
formed
20. Business Etiquette
Preparation
Appointments are necessary
and should be made at least one
to two weeks in advance over
the telephone.
Proper Dress
Turkish business dress is
conservative
Meet and Greet
Etiquette
Shaking hands is common
when meeting your business
partners for the first time
21. Business Etiquette
Building Strong Relations
Creating strong relationships is
crucial for doing successful
business in Turkey
Getting Down to
Business
When you finally begin to bring up
business be patient and do not
rush anything
22. Social Etiquette
An unwritten driving rule
In Turkey women don't
need to yield to men
drivers. When a woman
finds a place to park and is
waiting for a parking place,
no other driver can take
her place.
23. Social Etiquette
Eating Politely in Turkey
You should learn dining etiquette
before you come if you want to
eat your meal in a polite way.
You shouldn't speak while you
are eating.
You must keep your mouth
closed while you are chewing.
24. Social Etiquette
In a restaurant, be sure not
to ask the price before you
begin your meal.
Always order your meal
before your drink.
While you are eating
chicken, you shouldn't use
your fork and knife, and you
can eat it with your fingers.
27. Body Language and Gesticulating
Handshakes and a kiss on
each cheek between men
and women are common
forms of meeting and
greeting
‘Yes’ is that it is just a small
nod of the head downwards
‘No’ is indicated by a nod of
the head upwards, often
with raised eyebrows
Hand-kissing is a common
way to greet elder people of
both genders
28. Body Language and Gesticulating
‘OK’ sign is actually a very
rude and provocative
signal, as is placing your
thumb between your
index and middle finger.
to bring a gift with you to
show your humbleness
and gratitude.
Alcohol may be given as a
gift, but remember that
not all Turkish people
actually drink it.
29. The temple of artemis is one of the seven
wonders of the world.
The town of Selcuk in Izmir
