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Turkey Geographic Features
Turkeys territory lies between 36-42 northern latitude and 26-45 east meridians. There is a 76 minute time difference between its east and west. It roughly resembles a rectangle and is 1,660 kilometers wide. Its actual footprint, including lakes and islands, is 814,578 km and its projection area is 783,562 km.
Fadennur K.

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In areas for from the sea, summers are hot and dry, winters are dry and cold. The average precipitation is 332 mm, the average temperature is 12.40 C. Mid-latitude winters, humid temperate climate (C) is the most common climate in Turkey with 43%.... terrestrial or cold winters, humid climate of the middle latitudes (D), with 39% wide climate is type in Turkey.
Fadennur K.

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Cappadocia is a region in Nevşehir province, famous for its fairy chimneys. Balloon tours are made in the mornings

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Erzurum is one of Turkey's coldest provinces passes almost like winter has beautiful dishes for 9 months

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17. After the century, the ottoman empire went into a period of decrine. After the empire ,which was defeated and destroyed in world war ,the republic of Turkey was founded By Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1923 as a result of the war of independence against the occuyping forces.
They lyrics is a poem written By Mehmet Akif Ersoy durind the national struggie in Anatolia. He expresses the poet's ,belief  that the war of independence will be won, his trust in the Turkish nation's commintment to independence , god ,homeland and religon.
The turkish national anthem written in the ottoman alphabet and the passport photograph of Mehmet Akif Ersoy at the tap right peotry,on March 12 ,1921 ,was adopted as the National Anthem by the first Turkey Grand National Assembly.
Ela A.

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Where is Turkey
Turkey ,the official name of the territory of the Republic of Turkey in Anatolia majority,while a small portion of the south-east extension of the Balkan Peninsula are countries located in Thrace.
Fadennur K.

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Turkey's Neighbors
Our country , sea and land borders , including 8 units are avaliable. Turkey bordering the western border of Greece and Bulgaria , on the eastern border of Georgia , Azerbaijan , Armenia and Iran are on the southern border of Irag and Syria.
Fadennur K.

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The form of state through the deputies of the nation, in which the nation holds its sovereignty and elects for certain periods, is called the republic. The Turkish nation accepted the Republic on 29 October 1923 and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk gave the Republic to this nation.

If the Turkish people live freely in these lands today, they owe it to Atatürk and our martyred soldiers. Therefore, our duty is to protect these lands and pass these values ​​on to future generations.

Meral G.

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Bursa has Uludağ and its famous chestnut candy.

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Istanbul is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic , cultural and historic center.

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Black tea is served when you visit people or we drink it at the and of a meal.Turkish coffee is also served when you visit a friend.It is said that a cup of coffee has a sake of 40 years.Yoghurt is another Turkish food.It comes from central Asia.You can see yoghurt served with most of Turkish cuisines

Beyzanur

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Turkish cuisine is one of the most varied in the world. It is considered as the third richest cuisine after the French and Chinese.

Ümmühan İkbal

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The Western and Turkish Aegean cuisine is based on the Ottoman court and the Greek cuisine with a preference for rice over the bulgur. Dishes are less spicy than other regions. The main dishes of this region are dolmas, mezes and seafood.
Zeynep Ebrar
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The cuisine of the blacksea is based on seafood.The main dishes of this region are pides,fish,dry beans,and cheese.
Fatma Yl.

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Because of six centuries of Ottoman regional domination,it is influenced reciprocally with the neighbouring countries (Greece,Bulgaria,The Balkans,Irak,Syria,Iran,Armenia...).
It is the reason why we find so many common dishes in those cuisines such as dolma,börek,kebab,mantı and so on.
Şevval

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Anatolain and South East of Turkey's cuisine is known for its kebabs , mezes , spices and desserts including the baklava.Baklava is very delicious.

Emine

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The type of climate dominating the Central Anatolia Region is called Terrestrial.

Winter is cold, especially in the eastern part of the region.

Ayşe Nur C.

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Turks are very hospitable. Turks are very kind to guests. When guests come, Turkish coffee is served.  Drinking and serving the Turkish coffee is a very important tradition for Turks.
We take off our shoes when entering the house. We kiss the hands of our elders. We sit down to dinner with the whole family and we eat our traditional dishes. We drink tea after the dinner and at the breakfast.
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CIRCUMCISION
Circumcision is seen as both a religious and a traditional duty in Turkish culture. It is a very important step in the life of men. After this procedure, they are considered to be men. Thus, it is celebrated with family relatives and friends. Many gifts are given to the circumcised child.

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Turkish Weddings Turkish weddings are usually held by the family of both the bride and groom before there are traditional but recently formal events such as henna night and asking for a girl. Folk dances are usually performed at weddings, especially halay. Weddings differ according to each region, but almost every wedding is similar to each other in recent years. In order for the people to start a more comfortable life at the weddings, the people who come to the wedding will receive gold, money, etc. they wear it or give it as a gift. It has become a tradition to give gold as a gift, and if someone has given you gold as a gift, you should present something equivalent at the wedding of that person or that person's relative.                                                    Mehmet F.

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In Turkey, military service is a duty. Accordingly, traditions also appear in this area. Sending off soldiers is one of them. The soldier is taken in convoys of cars. Young people who go to the military accompanied by drums and zurna are put on buses. The songs and folk songs continue until the bus leaves. For a while, there are people who follow the bus with their private cars or motorcycles. While going on a journey, water is poured behind the soldier so that he can easily go and return.

Ege K.

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THE SPACE OF THE GODS NEMRUT
There are giant sculptures up to 7 metres between lion and eagle statues in the national park, which is located in the Kahta district of Adıyaman and contains the ancient city of Commagene Kingdom. The region is ideal for history buffs.

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Folk Dances In Turkey

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Marmara climate shows a transition feature between Terrestrial climate, Black Sea climate and Mediterranean climates. Ayşe Nur C.

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The climate type prevailing in the Eastern Anatolia Region is continental climate. ...

In the general continental type of climate, summers are short and cool. The winter season is cold and long.

During the winter months, precipitation is usually in the form of snow.

Ayşe Nur C.

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The climate type prevailing throughout the Aegean Region is the Mediterranean Climate.  In the climate of the region, summers are hot and dry, while winters are rainy and warm.  The Mediterranean climate is more common on the coast than in the interior.

Huri Elif K.

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When the entire Mediterranean region is coastal, the most common type of climate is Mediterranean climate.  Summers are hot and dry, while winters are rainy and warm.  While the temperature is between 28-30 degrees in the hottest months, it is between 8-10 degrees in the coldest months.  The annual average temperature is 18 degrees.

Huri Elif K.

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The type of climate prevailing in the Southeastern Anatolia Region is called continental.  Looking at the characteristics of the terrestrial climate type, the summer season is very hot.  Winters are rarely cold.  ... The annual average temperature in the region is measured at 16.4 degrees.

Huri Elif K.

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Since the mountains are parallel to the sea, the Black Sea Climate is seen only on the coastline. It receives abundant rainfall every season. The temperature does not change much. Plateau tourism is high.

Ertuğ İsmet Ö.

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AĞRI Mountain

Turkey deploys about 5,137 meters is the longest. It is found in Eastern Anatolia. Iğdır plain, rising from 4,000 meters in a pair of jeans with a difference of Mount Ararat, the highest of the field Turkey and Europe World also distributes second-largest.

ERCİES Mountain

In Kayseri, and the always snowy peak of Mount Erciyes, Turkey's largest 5. distributes. The height of the mountain is 3916 meters. The top of this magnificent mountain visible from Kayseri is snowy every day of the year. The mountain covers an area of ​​1100 square kilometers.

ULU Mountain

Uludag is also known as Mount Olympos. Bursa province within the borders of Turkey with the height of 2543 meters and is the largest winter sports center dağ.evli Celebi travel to the clergy of this mountain cebel he speaks. It is also known as the KEŞİŞ mountain among the people.

KAZ Mountain

Kaz Mountains, also known as Ida Mountain, is the second mountain with the highest oxygen content in our country, which is located between Çanakkale and Balıkesir provinces in the north of Edremit Bay. Goose mountains extend largely to the Biga peninsula. The effects of the Mediterranean climate are seen in the Kaz Mountains, where it is rainy most of the year.

Ertuğ İsmet Ö.

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VAN Lake

It is a volcanic lake assumed to be formed by the water accumulated in the crater formed as a result of the eruption of the Nemrut volcanic mountain within the borders of Tatvan district. Numerous area of ​​the lake is 3,713 sq km and is dark Located in Van, Turkey's largest lake.

SALDA Lake

It is located in the northwest of Burdur's Yeşilova district, 4 km from the district center. away, it is a slightly salty tectonic lake surrounded by forest-covered hills, rocky terrains and small alluvial plains. It is in the region of lakes. Its area is approximately 44 km2. With up to 184 meters deep is the deepest lake in Turkey.

BALIKLI Lake

Located southwest of Şanlıurfa city center and known as the place where Prophet Abraham fell when he was thrown into the fire, these two lakes are among the most visited places in Şanlıurfa with their sacred fish and historical artifacts around them.

Ertuğ İsmet Ö.

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MARMARA Sea
It is an inland sea that connects the Black Sea with the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean. European and Asian parts of Turkey separates from each other. The Bosphorus is connected to the Black Sea by the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles to the Aegean Sea. Its area is 11,350 km².

EGE Sea
Çanakkale Boğazı aracılığıyla Marmara Denizi'ne ve Karadeniz'e bağlanan Ege Denizi'i yüzölçümü 214000km2'dir. Ege Denizi, 41'-35' kuzey enlemleriyle 23'-27'/28' doğu boylamları arasında yer alır. Kuzeyden güneye yaklaşık 660km uzanır; genişliği kuzeyde 270, ortada 150, güneyde ise 400km kadardır.

Iskenderun Bay
It is the easternmost point of the Mediterranean between the provinces of Hatay and Adana. Trade is of great importance in the region where land and sea transportation services are highly developed. Located in the port city of Iskenderun which it is named, it is the third largest port in the Mediterranean coast of Turkey.

ANTALYA Bay

Coordinates: 36 ° 31 ° 00'D 30'K the Gulf of Antalya, Turkey's Mediterranean coast is a bay in the south. The city of Antalya, which gave its name to the bay, is the most important center.
Ertuğ İsmet Ö.