TURKEY
Capital: Ankara
Population: 71.2 million people
Languages: Turkish and Arabic
Religion: Muslim
TURKEYS FLAG
MAP OF TURKEY
LAND SETTINGS
The far east and north are rocky and have
mountains but the west and south are flat.
Attractions
The most famous monument of Turkey is
the Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is a
very vast market. There is also the Hotel
Nile Istunbul. It is one of the most beautiful
hotels in Turkey. Maybe you want to visit
the Basilica Cistern. It is very beautiful.
There is also the Haghia Sophia. It is
considered to be the 8th wonder of the
world. The Blue Mosque is the capital of
the Ottoman Empire.
Sports
The favorite sports of Turkey are Soccer,
Cycling, Swimming, Basketball, and
Volleyball. But the favorite sport in Turkey
is Soccer.
Problems
Problems include political disputes with Iraq,
Syria, and Greece.
Climate
In Turkey the summers are very, very hot
but the winters are very, very cold.
Turkeys Government
Turkeys leader is Abdullah Gul. The prime
minister is Recep Tayyip Erdogon.
Turkey’s legislature (the people who make
the laws) is called the Grand National
Assembly.
Recep Tayyip Erdogon
Abdullah Gul
3 facts about Turkey
1.The children in Turkey have 12 years in
primary school and ¾ years in high school.
2.The people in Turkey eat rice and bread
about every day.
3.Children work on farms, weave carpets, and
sometimes they watch movies just like us!