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TURKEY

Presented by

Sartaj Singh Yadav


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National FlagNational Flag

Turkish flag consists of aTurkish flag consists of a white crescent andwhite crescent and

star on a red background.star on a red background.

Red is aRed is a prominent color in Turkish history,prominent color in Turkish history,

especially associated with theespecially associated with the bloody battlesbloody battlesof theof the Turkish War ofTurkish War of Independence. TheIndependence. The

crescent and star are generally regardedcrescent and star are generally regarded

asas Islamic symbols today.Islamic symbols today.


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National FlowerNational Flower

TulipTulip


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Since 1920s, the vision of theSince 1920s, the vision of the TurkishTurkish

Republic has been the words of its founder,Republic has been the words of its founder,

MustafaMustafa KemalKemal AtatrkAtatrk : Peace at home,: Peace at home,peace in thepeace in the world.world.


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Mustafa

Mustafa KemalKemal AtaturkAtaturk

He was born inHe was born in SalonicaSalonica (now in Greece) in 1881. He(now in Greece) in 1881. He isis

known asknown as the founder ofthe founder of the Republicthe Republic ofTurkey.ofTurkey.

Ataturk initiated a program for economic developmentAtaturk initiated a program for economic development

in Turkey, which consisted of agricultural expansion,in Turkey, which consisted of agricultural expansion,industrial and technological advances.industrial and technological advances.

DeterminedDetermined notnot toto stopstop there,there, AtatrkAtatrk undertookundertook thethe

greatestgreatest challengechallenge ofof all,all, aa reformreform ofof thethe existingexisting

languagelanguage.. InIn 19281928,, hehe decideddecided toto abolishabolish thethe ArabicArabic

scriptscript andand incorporatedincorporated thethe LatinLatin alphabetalphabet withwith

thethe TurkishTurkish..

MustafaMustafa KemalKemal AtatrkAtatrk was President for 15 years,was President for 15 years,

until his death in 1938, on November 10th. Today hisuntil his death in 1938, on November 10th. Today his

Mausoleum is in AnkaraMausoleum is in Ankara..


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Formation Of republic TurkeyFormation Of republic Turkey UnderUnder the leadership of Mustafathe leadership of Mustafa KemalKemal

Pasha, during the Battle of Gallipoli, thePasha, during the Battle of Gallipoli, the

Turkish War of Independence was waged

Turkish War of Independence was wagedwith the aim to unified the nation.with the aim to unified the nation.

On November 1, 1922, the newly foundedOn November 1, 1922, the newly founded

parliament formally abolished the Sultanate,parliament formally abolished the Sultanate,

thus ending 623 years ofOttoman rule.thus ending 623 years ofOttoman rule.

The republic was officially proclaimed onThe republic was officially proclaimed on

October 29, 1923, in theOctober 29, 1923, in the new capitalnew capital ofof

Ankara.Ankara.


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Basic Facts About TurkeyBasic Facts About Turkey

Official name: Republic ofTurkeyOfficial name: Republic ofTurkey

Population: 75.8 millionPopulation: 75.8 million

Capital: AnkaraCapital: Ankara

Largest city: IstanbulLargest city: Istanbul

Area: 779,452 sq km (300,948 sqArea: 779,452 sq km (300,948 sq miles)miles)


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Major language: Turkish

Major language: Turkish

Religions:MuslimReligions:Muslim 99.8%, Other99.8%, Other 0.2% (mostly0.2% (mostly

Christians & Jews)Christians & Jews)

PCI(Per Capital Income): $ 12,000PCI(Per Capital Income): $ 12,000

HDI(Human Development Index) Rank: 76HDI(Human Development Index) Rank: 76

of population in 3 cities: Istanbul,Ankara, Izmir of population in 3 cities: Istanbul,Ankara, Izmir

Currency:TurkishCurrency:Turkish liralira

Main exports: Clothing and textiles, fruit andMain exports: Clothing and textiles, fruit and

vegetablesvegetables ,iron and,iron and steelsteel ,motor vehicles,motor vehicles Other Large Cities: Istanbul, Izmir, Adana, BursaOther Large Cities: Istanbul, Izmir, Adana, Bursa

The biggest city and the preThe biggest city and the pre--Republican capitalRepublican capitalIstanbul is the financial, economic and cultural heart ofIstanbul is the financial, economic and cultural heart ofthe countrythe country


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GeographyGeography Borders: Armenia , Azerbaijan , BulgariaBorders: Armenia , Azerbaijan , Bulgaria

,Georgia ,Greece ,Iran , Iraq ,Syria,Georgia ,Greece ,Iran , Iraq ,Syria

Seas: Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, SeaSeas: Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Sea

ofof Marmara ,Aegean SeaMarmara ,Aegean Sea

Coastline: 7,200 kmCoastline: 7,200 km

Climate: temperate; hot, dry summers withClimate: temperate; hot, dry summers with

mild, wet wintersmild, wet winters


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Gateway from/toGateway from/to

EuropeEurope

Central AsiaCentral Asia

Black SeaBlack Sea

EastEastMediterreneanMediterrenean

GulfGulf


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Seasons in TurkeySeasons in Turkey

You can live all of the four seasons in Turkey. Also inYou can live all of the four seasons in Turkey. Also inthetheMediterranean Region, you can swim and at theMediterranean Region, you can swim and at the

same time you can ski onsame time you can ski on TorosTorosMountains.Mountains.


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EconomyEconomy Turkeys economy is a combination of modernTurkeys economy is a combination of modern

industry & commerce & a traditionalindustry & commerce & a traditional

agriculture sector.agriculture sector.

Private sector textiles & clothing industry is notPrivate sector textiles & clothing industry is not

only the countrys largest industry but also theonly the countrys largest industry but also the

single largest source of exports.single largest source of exports.

Turkey has recorded real GNP growth inTurkey has recorded real GNP growth inexcess of 6% in many years but this has beenexcess of 6% in many years but this has been

offset by sharp decline in 1994, 1999 & 2001offset by sharp decline in 1994, 1999 & 2001


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Life expectancy:Life expectancy:70 years (men),75 years70 years (men),75 years

(women)(women)

Ethnic Groups: TurkishEthnic Groups: Turkish, Kurdish, others, Kurdish, others

Literacy:Literacy:86.5%86.5%

8 yrs of schooling compulsory8 yrs of schooling compulsory


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WorkWork ForceForce ( 23.21 Million):2010 est.( 23.21 Million):2010 est.

Business HoursBusiness Hours: 9am to 5pm ( 1hour: 9am to 5pm ( 1hour

Lunch)MondayLunch)Monday to Fridayto Friday

Agriculture 29.5%

Industry 24.7%

Services 45.8%


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TurkeyTurkey isis 77thth largestlargest emerging economyemerging economy

and the European unions biggest tradingand the European unions biggest trading

partner.partner.

GDPGDP: $1.116 trillion (2010 est.): $1.116 trillion (2010 est.)

GDP GrowthGDP Growth: 8%: 8% (2010 est.)(2010 est.)

GDP by SectorGDP by Sector::


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Unemployment:Unemployment:7.9%7.9% Underemployment:Underemployment:4%4%

Main industries :Main industries :Textiles,FoodTextiles,Food processing,processing,

Auto,Electronics,MiningAuto,Electronics,Mining ((coal,chromite,copcoal,chromite,copper,boronper,boron),Steel, Petroleum, Construction,),Steel, Petroleum, Construction,

PaperPaper

Exports:Exports: $117 billion (2010)$117 billion (2010)

Import:Import:$116 billion (2010)$116 billion (2010)


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Export goods :Export goods : textiles, foodstuffs, metaltextiles, foodstuffs, metal

manufactures, transport equipment,manufactures, transport equipment,

electronics, home applianceselectronics, home appliances

Import goods:Import goods: Machinery,Machinery,Chemicals.Chemicals. SemiSemi finished goods, Fuelsfinished goods, Fuels


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AmongWorlds 10 Big EmergingMarketsAmongWorlds 10 Big EmergingMarkets

Growing IndustriesGrowing Industries

Transport & Logistics Telecommunications ITTransport & Logistics Telecommunications IT

Automotive Energy Automotive Energy

Textiles Iron & SteelTextiles Iron & SteelRetailing Defense IndustryRetailing Defense Industry

TourizmTourizm


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Government & politicalGovernment & political aspectaspect

Government:Government: Republican parliamentaryRepublican parliamentary

democracydemocracy

Independence:Independence: October 29,1923October 29,1923

The president is head of stateThe president is head of state

The prime minister is head of govt.The prime minister is head of govt.

The president is elected byThe president is elected by nationalnational

assembly forassembly for 5 year term5 year term

The voting age is 21The voting age is 21


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The territory ofTurkey is subdivided intoThe territory ofTurkey is subdivided into

8181 provincesprovincesfor administrative purposes.for administrative purposes.

The provinces are organized into 7 region.The provinces are organized into 7 region.Each province is divided into districts, for aEach province is divided into districts, for a

total oftotal of923 districts923 districts..

Public debt:Public debt: 37.1% of GDP37.1% of GDP RRevenues:evenues: $164.6 billion (2010 est.)$164.6 billion (2010 est.)

ExpensesExpenses:: $176.3 billion (2010 est.)$176.3 billion (2010 est.)


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Republican Parliamentary DemocracyRepublican Parliamentary Democracy

President: Abdullah GulPresident: Abdullah Gul

PrimeMinster: Recep Tayyip ErdoganPrimeMinster: Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Present Govt.Present Govt.


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National cult

ure of

TurkeyNational c

ult

ure of

Turkey

More important of personal and familyMore important of personal and family

relationrelation

Strong uncertainty avoidanceStrong uncertainty avoidance

Collectivism & individualism present in theCollectivism & individualism present in the

culture.culture.

Equal level of values forEqual level of values for males and females.males and females.

Culture is mixture of western and eastern.Culture is mixture of western and eastern.

More responsive to guestsMore responsive to guests


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Hospitality is integral part ofTurkishHospitality is integral part ofTurkish

culture.culture. Not very social but areNot very social but are good at relationshipsgood at relationships

withwith people.people.

First time visitors to a home bring a smallFirst time visitors to a home bring a smallgift like fruit or flowers.gift like fruit or flowers.

Guests should avoid asking their hostsGuests should avoid asking their hosts

personal questions.personal questions. High achievement orientation.High achievement orientation.

They are detail conscious but not personalThey are detail conscious but not personal


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Turkish Armed ForcesTurkish Armed Forces Turkish Armed Forces is very important for TurkeyTurkish Armed Forces is very important for Turkey

and consists of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.and consists of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.

The Turkish Armed Forces is the second largestThe Turkish Armed Forces is the second largest

standing armed force in NATOstanding armed force in NATO

Every fit male Turkish citizen otherwise not barred is

required to serve in the military for a time period

ranging from three weeks to fifteen months, dependent

on education and job location


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MembershipsMemberships

UN World BankUN World Bank

NATO World Trade Organization NATO World Trade Organization

European Council EFTAEuropean Council EFTA

OECD Black Sea E.C. Zone OECD Black Sea E.C. Zone

IMF EU CustomsUnion IMF EU CustomsUnion


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A country with great sportsA country with great sportsTurkish favoritesTurkish favorites

SoccerSoccer

Oil wrestlingOil wrestling

RaftingRafting


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Interesting facts about TurkeyInteresting facts about Turkey

Turkey is the only secular Muslim country amongTurkey is the only secular Muslim country among

all the Muslim countries in the world.all the Muslim countries in the world.

According to the figures of 2000, there are aboutAccording to the figures of 2000, there are about

9,000 bird species in the world, of which 453 are9,000 bird species in the world, of which 453 arein Turkey.in Turkey.

The number of species of flowers in TurkeyThe number of species of flowers in Turkey isis

approximately 9,000, of which 3,000 are endemic.approximately 9,000, of which 3,000 are endemic.

Two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient WorldTwo of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient Worldstood in Anatoliastood in Anatolia -- the Temple of Artemis atthe Temple of Artemis at

Ephesus and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.Ephesus and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.


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