1. TURKEY A bridge between Europe and Asia

2. The Turkish Republic The Turkish Republic was founded on October 29, 1923. The Turkish Republic was founded on October 29, 1923. Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK Founder & First President of Turkey

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

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

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

6. 76 minutes time difference Surface Area 814,578 km 2

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

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

9. Turkey has lands fit for raising livestock. Turkey has lands fit for raising livestock.

10. Turkey is one of the few self- sufficient countries in the world in terms of agricultural production. 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.

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

12. There are rivers with highest energy production capabilities. There are rivers with highest energy production capabilities. Çoruh River

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

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

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

16. Religious Life/Laicism Almost 99% of the population of Turkey is Muslim. 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. Turkey is the only Islamic country which has put laicism in its Constitution and put it into practice. Süleymaniye Mosque – İSTANBUL 1550-1557 by Architecture Sinan

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

18. Turkish Deserts There are different delicious deserts. There are different delicious deserts. Turkish Delight

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

20. “Children’s Day” "April 23, National Sovereignty and Children’s Day“ is celebrated with an international gathering of children every year. "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”.

21. Turkish National Volleyball Women’s Team won a gold medal at the 2005 Mediterranean Games. 2005 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

22. Music The notable instruments of Turkish folk music are: The notable instruments of Turkish folk music are: Bağlama Shepherd’s pipe KemençeMey ZurnaDavulTulum (Bag pipe)

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

24. Famous Singers Famous singer Sertab Erener won the 48th Eurovision Song Contest held in Riga, Latvia on May 24, 2003 with her song “Every Way That I Can”. Famous singer Sertab Erener won the 48th Eurovision Song Contest held in Riga, Latvia on May 24, 2003 with her song “Every Way That I Can”. Sezen Aksu Tarkan

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

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

27. There are 30 towns in İzmir city.

28. Konak - İzmir Clock Tower (1901)

29. Alsancak - İzmir

30. Karşıyaka - İzmir

31. Çeşme - İzmir Alaçatı Surfing Center Ilıca Beach

32. Foça - İzmir Baby Seal Foça is famous with Mediterranean Seals

33. Bergama - İzmir Temple

34. Selçuk - İzmir Ephesos Virgin Mary

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

36. Menemen is an important producer of Menemen is an important producer of Menemen - İzmir

37. Koyundere -Menemen Koyundere Primary School Koyundere Municipality

38. Koyundere -Menemen Apartment Houses Public Health Unit

39. Koyundere - Menemen Erol Tarakçıoğlu Primary School

40. Erol Tarakcioglu Primary School Secondary Building Primary Building

41. Erol Tarakcioglu Primary School Branch Teachers Class Teachers Directors

42. Erol Tarakcioglu Primary School

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