A bridge between Europe and Asia TURKEY

The Turkish Republic The Turkish Republic was founded on October 29, Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK Founder & First President of Turkey

Ankara, the Capital Ankara is the second largest city in Turkey. Atatürk’s Mausoleum - ANKARA

Turkey is on the crossroads between the continents of Asia, Europe and Africa. Turkey is surrounded by the Black Sea, the Marmara Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.

Because of the Straits Turkey has been the center of major trade and migration routes throughout history. Bosphorus Dardanelles

76 minutes time difference Surface Area 814,578 km 2

Turkey is an elevated and mountainous country. Erciyes Mountain - KAYSERİUludağ - BURSA

Turkey’s forests cover an area of 20,703,122 hectares. Yedigöller (Seven Lakes) National Park - BOLU

Turkey has lands fit for raising livestock.

Turkey is one of the few self-sufficient countries in the world in terms of agricultural production. Turkey is the world’s biggest  Apricot  Cherry  Fig  Hazelnut producer.

Turkey is rich with streams and lakes as well. Manavgat Stream - ANTALYAUzungöl (Long Lake) - TRABZON

There are rivers with highest energy production capabilities. Çoruh River

In Turkey, it is possible to enjoy the four seasons at the same time.

The population of Turkey is 73 million. Population İstiklal Street (Beyoğlu) - İSTANBUL

The official language in Turkey is Turkish. Turkish is the 7th most prevalently spoken language in the world. Language

Religious Life/Laicism Almost 99% of the population of Turkey is Muslim. Turkey is the only Islamic country which has put laicism in its Constitution and put it into practice. Süleymaniye Mosque – İSTANBUL by Architecture Sinan

Turkish Cuisine There are hundreds of different dishes cooked with olive oil and also famous kebabs.

Turkish Deserts There are different delicious deserts. Turkish Delight

Celebrations on May 19, Atatürk Commemoration and Youth and Sports Day Nearly 30% of Turkey’s population consists of youngsters. The Youth

“Children’s Day” "April 23, National Sovereignty and Children’s Day“ is celebrated with an international gathering of children every year. Turkey is the only country celebrating a “Children’s Day”. Turkey is the only country celebrating a “Children’s Day”.

Turkish National Volleyball Women’s Team won a gold medal at the 2005 Mediterranean Games European Wrestling Champion Hamza Yerlikaya National Rhythmic Gymnast Şükran Taşyuran World Billiards Champion Semih Saygıner The Turkish Basketball Team, winner of the gold medal at the 23rd Universiade Summer Games Sports

Music The notable instruments of Turkish folk music are: Bağlama Shepherd’s pipe KemençeNey Zurna Davul Tulum Kanun

İdil Biret (piano) Suna Kan (violin) the Güher and Süher Pekinel sisters (piano) İsmail Aşan (violin) Fazıl Say (piano) Cihat Aşkın (violin) Ayla Erduran (violin) Gülşen Tatu (flute) Famed Turkish Musicans

Famous Singers Sertab Erener won the 48th Eurovision Song Contest held in Riga, Latvia in 2003 with her song “Every Way That I Can”. Hadise came the fourth in the 54th Eurovision Song Contest held in Moscow, Russian Federation in 2009 with her song “Düm Tek”.

İzmir, the Pearl of the Aegean Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey.

İzmir Port It is an important tourism, arts, culture, trade and industrial center.

There are 30 towns in İzmir city.

Konak - İzmir Clock Tower (1901)

Alsancak - İzmir

Karşıyaka - İzmir

Çeşme - İzmir Alaçatı Surfing Center Ilıca Beach

Foça - İzmir Baby Seal Foça is famous with Mediterranean Seals

Bergama - İzmir Temple

Selçuk - İzmir Ephesos Virgin Mary

Menemen - İzmir Menemen Park Menemen Town Stone Inn Menemen Seramics Menemen

Menemen is an important producer of Menemen - İzmir

Our district in Koyundere Apartment Houses Erol Tarakcioglu Primary School

Thanks for listening Prepared by Hatice Buket YERELİ Asst. Director & Coordinator EROL TARAKCIOGLU PRIMARY SCHOOL Menemen-İzmir