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| Other meanings of '''turkey''': | |||
| ''This article is about the country Turkey. For other meanings, see ]'' | |||
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| * In ], three consecutive strikes. | |||
| * "]", a ] from ] without gradual tapering off of usage | |||
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| '''Turkey''' (Türkiye) is a country with territory in ] and ] (]). | '''Turkey''' (Türkiye) is a country with territory in ] and ] (]). | ||
| ⚫ | ] created the modern Republic of Turkey in 1923 from the remnants of the ]. Secular laws replaced traditional religious ones, and Arabic script was abolished in favour of the Latin alphabet. Ataturk orchestrated a complete ] reform and created a new Western-style ]. Turkey joined the ] in 1945, and became a member of ] in 1952. | ||
| <table border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" align="right" width="300px"> | |||
| <caption><font size="+1">'''Official Country Name(s) (local)'''</font></caption> | |||
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| <td align="center" width="140px">coat of arms</td></tr> | |||
| <tr><td align="center" width="140px">(In Detail)</td> | |||
| <td align="center" width="140px">(Full size)</td></tr> | |||
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| <tr><td align="center" colspan=2 style="border-bottom:3px solid gray;"><font size="-1">''National ]: Xxxxx''</font></td></tr> | |||
| <tr><td>Official ] </td><td>]</td></tr> | |||
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| <tr><td>monarch/president </td><td>Xxxxx</td></tr> | |||
| <tr><td>]<br> - Total <br> - % water</td><td>] <br> 780,580 ] <br> xx% / Negligible</td></tr> | |||
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| <br> - Total (2002) | |||
| <br> - ]</td><td>] | |||
| <br> 67,308,928 | |||
| <br> 86.2/km² </td></tr> | |||
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| <br> - Recognised </td><td>(Event Xxxx) | |||
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| <br>(Year)</td></tr> | |||
| <tr><td>] </td><td>]</td></tr> | |||
| <tr><td>] </td><td>] +2</td></tr> | |||
| <tr><td>] </td><td>] <br>(The March of Independence) </td></tr> | |||
| <tr><td>]</td><td>.TR</td></tr> | |||
| <tr><td>]</td><td>90</td></tr> | |||
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| ⚫ | Turkey is a republican parliamentary ] with a legal system derived from various European continental legal systems. In 2001, Turkey had 5 political parties. Turkey's secular ] does not allow for political parties with a religious basis (i.e. ]). Despite this, fundamentalist ] movements in Turkey have been gaining ground in politics with increased financial support from external ] states. | ||
| == History == | |||
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| ⚫ | ] created the modern Republic of Turkey in |
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| == Politics == | |||
| ''Main article: ]'' | |||
| ⚫ | Turkey is a republican parliamentary ] with a legal system derived from various European continental legal systems. In |
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| == Provinces == | |||
| ''Main article: ]'' | |||
| Turkey is divided into 80 provinces (iller, singular - il). | |||
| == Geography == | |||
| ''Main article: ]'' | |||
| The capital city is ] (2.6m). Other important cities are ] (1.7m), ] (6.6m), ] (0.835m). | The capital city is ] (2.6m). Other important cities are ] (1.7m), ] (6.6m), ] (0.835m). | ||
| == Economy == | |||
| ''Main article: ]'' | |||
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| Total population: 66 million (approx., 2001) | Total population: 66 million (approx., 2001) | ||
| Ethnic background: Approximately 80% Turkish, 20% |
Ethnic background: Approximately 80% Turkish, 20% Kurdish. Small numbers of Greek, Armenian, Arabic, Jewish and others. | ||
| Religious background: mostly ] 98% with ], |
Religious background: mostly ] 98% with ], Armenian Apostolic, Roman Catholic and Protestant minorities (2%). | ||
| ⚫ | * ] | ||
| == Culture == | |||
| * ] | |||
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| * ] | * ] | ||
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| <CAPTION><font size="+1">'''Holidays'''</font></caption> | |||
| <TR><TH style="background:#efefef;">Date</TH><TH style="background:#efefef;">English Name</TH><TH style="background:#efefef;">Local Name</TH><TH style="background:#efefef;">Remarks</TH></TR> | |||
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| == Miscellaneous topics == | |||
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| '''Bozkurt!''' | |||
| == External Links == | |||
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Revision as of 06:18, 14 January 2003
A new page based on the new template is being worked on at Turkey/Temp, please make any changes you want to make on that page, this page is temporarily frozen.
Other meanings of turkey:
- turkey (bird)
- In bowling, three consecutive strikes.
- "cold turkey", a withdrawal from drug addiction without gradual tapering off of usage
File:Turkey flag medium.png
Turkey (Türkiye) is a country with territory in Europe and Asia (Asia Minor).
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk created the modern Republic of Turkey in 1923 from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire. Secular laws replaced traditional religious ones, and Arabic script was abolished in favour of the Latin alphabet. Ataturk orchestrated a complete language reform and created a new Western-style Turkish language. Turkey joined the United Nations in 1945, and became a member of NATO in 1952.
Turkey is a republican parliamentary democracy with a legal system derived from various European continental legal systems. In 2001, Turkey had 5 political parties. Turkey's secular constitution does not allow for political parties with a religious basis (i.e. fundamentalist). Despite this, fundamentalist religious movements in Turkey have been gaining ground in politics with increased financial support from external Arab states.
The capital city is Ankara (2.6m). Other important cities are Izmir (1.7m), Istanbul (6.6m), Bursa (0.835m).
Total population: 66 million (approx., 2001)
Ethnic background: Approximately 80% Turkish, 20% Kurdish. Small numbers of Greek, Armenian, Arabic, Jewish and others.
Religious background: mostly Sunni Muslims 98% with Orthodox Christians, Armenian Apostolic, Roman Catholic and Protestant minorities (2%).
- History of Turkey
- Geography of Turkey
- Demographics of Turkey
- Politics of Turkey
- Economy of Turkey
- Communications in Turkey
- Transportation in Turkey
- Military of Turkey
- Foreign relations of Turkey
- Turkish Music Genres and Artists
Bozkurt!