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= = = *Religion-Nicky = 98% of Turkey follows Islam. It started similar to the Christians.In Turkey they make sure that you can pick the religion that you want. Still more people are Islams. They say that one of the names that they call god is Allah. The Turkish religion was abolished (got rid of) in 1923.

= *Geography-landmass-Nicky = The tallest mountain in Turkey is Boyuc agree 5137 metrics tall and they have a lot more. Did you know that Turkey is larger than Texas!The Cyprus borders Turkey so douse the Black Sea.Turkey has interacted with Europe and Asia for years.

= Attractions-fun,temples, landmarks-Nicky = You can visit a barber for a massage,watch folk or belly dancing performances,take  a boat trip on a traditional wooden Gullet,take a boat cruise on the Bosporus (Istanbul),and Walk on a magic carpet and buy one if possible!! Temples - Temple Apollo and Temple Athena. 

= Food-Nicky = The most recognized Turkish foods are Shish Kebab, Lamb Chops, Imam Bayildi (Moussaka), Baklava, Bulgar Pilaf, and Yogurt.Usually people eat breakfast at 7:00 am and eat dinner at 7:00 pm and dinner is the most important meal of the day they eat together!!!!!!!!!!!!

= Traditions-Nicky = The "Turkish night" u watch belly dancing, Haman, that's the word for the Turkish bath - surely an unforgettable part of your holiday and the massage is the best part. On the marble slab the guest will receive a pummeling from head to toe. After that you can relax with a cay (Turkish tea).

= arts-Nic//ky// = //Turkish artist listings,// Gurel,Peyama and Saka,Gazam //Regular Turkish Artist Listings// ,Guleryuz.Mehmet , Tylan,Orhan,Aktildaz,Mevulu

*History-McKayla
In Turkey there are 170 pieces of a tomb everywhere.Turkey is the recent most of series for important states and empires.

Holidays-mckayla
The two major holidays in Turkey are Islamic and Kurban Bayram. Islamic is one of the major holidays because the turkey people are muslem.

Music-mckayla
Some of the music that turkey listens to are Asian folk music, Persian music, Balkan music, and Byzantine music.

Clothing-mckayla
When turkey women go out in public they wear a headscarf, and a light coat. Men wear old-southern style clothing. Kind of like cowboys.

*Government-president-mckayla
Turkeys Grand National Assembly (GNA) has about 550 members,who will vote for the president that will run for the next seven years.

population-mckayla
Turkeys population is 70.4 million. It is inhabiting and growing at 1.06 percent annually. Ankara has a population of 4 million


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