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	Turkey Information Art - Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Twenty fascinating civilizations render Turkey the heir of 10.000 years old history, which has still been examined for further ancient secrets to be brought up into daylight.
		Turkey is one of the safest countries in the world in which to travel, and its crime rate is low in comparison to many Western European countries.
		Naturally, we recommend that travelers to Turkey exercise the same precautions they would elsewhere, and be aware of security concerns that affect all international travelers.The Turkish Government takes air safety very seriously, and maintains strict oversight, particularly on international flights.
	www.toursinturkey.com /information-turkey.htm (556 words)

	Gay Turkey, Turkey Gay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The gay culture of Turkey is fairly different than the gay culture of the western countries, as is the case with the general Turkish culture.
		Turkey, being situated at the intersection of Europe and Asia geographically, was effected both by the western and oriental cultures.
		Maybe, these different cultures might be considered as an advantage for gay people in Turkey in a way, since they have at least the two alternatives to choose as their life styles.
	turkeygayguide.tripod.com /turkeygay.html (1234 words)

	Turkey History & Turkey Culture \| iExplore.com
		Turkey was known as ‘the sick man of Europe’ during this period.
		Turkey joined NATO in 1952 and, since the lifting of suspensions with the end of military rule, is once more a full and active member of the OECD and the Council of Europe, as well as being an associate member of the EU.
		Turkey was the first country to recognize the independence of the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan and has provided consistent diplomatic support for the Azeris in their subsequent war against Armenia.
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/Turkey/History (2100 words)

	Culture of Turkey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The culture of Turkey is a diverse one, derived from various elements of the Ottoman Empire, European, and the Islamic traditions.
		Because of the different historical factors playing an important role in defining a Turkish identity, the culture of Turkey is an interesting combination of clear efforts to be "modern" and Western, alongside a desire to maintain traditional religious and historical values.
		Turkey is a country in Southeast Europe and on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, and is a crossroads of cultures from across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus and South and Central Asia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Culture_of_Turkey (1457 words)

	Turkish Odyssey/About Turkey/Anotolian Culture/Religion
		Although 99% of the Turkish population are Moslem, Turkey is a secular state and people have freedom to choose their religion and beliefs.
		However, the Republic of Turkey is a secular state which means religious affairs are not combined with those of the state.
		It is a mixture of Anatolian cultures together with a deep belief in the incarnation of God in Ali.
	www.turkishodyssey.com /turkey/culture/religion.htm (2717 words)

	Turkey - Republic of Turkey - Türkiye
		Turkey is often called "the cradle of civilization," as it has been home to a rich variety of tribes and nations of people since 6500 B.C. The Republic of Turkey was founded in 1923 by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, replacing the dynastic and theocratic Ottoman system, with its Sultanate and Caliphate.
		Turkey occupied the northern portion of Cyprus in 1974 to prevent a Greek takeover of the island; relations between the two countries remain strained.
		Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in the U.S. Washington D.C
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/turkey.htm (669 words)

	Turkish Business Culture, Doing Business in Turkey, Turkish business practices and awareness, protocol and Turkish ...
		Turkey is a vibrant amalgamation of two unique cultures, reflecting a diverse collection of ideas, beliefs and values.
		Turkey’s economy is a dynamic blend of both modern and traditional industries, with an increasingly strong private sector.
		Turkey’s geographical position offers an excellent base for economic activities throughout the region and is emerging as a powerful cultural and political focal point.
	www.communicaid.com /turkey-business-culture.asp (1451 words)

	Attractions and Culture of Magical Turkey
		Turkey was created in 1923 from the Turkish remnants of the Ottoman Empire.
		The country's central authority for tourism is the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
		Kadikoy (known as Chalcedon in antiquity), is a large cosmopolitan district on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, Turkey.
	www.magicaljourneys.com /Turkey/turkey-interest.html (515 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Culture Shock! Turkey: A Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Culture Shock!): Books: A. Bayraktaroglu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Apart from the fact that Arin Bayraktaroglu`s book is full of useful advice to people who are familiarising themselves with Turkish culture before settling down in Turkey, it also incorporates elements to create a strong sense of nostalgia in readers of Turkish origin.
		It is written in a witty and entertaining style and covers a wide spectrum from the natives` linguistic behaviour to social norms, and from characteristics of human interaction to information about urban life.
		But his information on Turkey and its culture is partial, narrow-minded, orientalist and at times even false.
	www.amazon.co.uk /Culture-Shock-Turkey-Customs-Etiquette/dp/1857331583 (702 words)

	All About Turkey
		I was born in Istanbul in 1968 and love this city and Turkey more than any other place in the world, which is why I chose to be a guide in this ancient lands after living abroad for several years.
		Apart of continuous studies and updates of the history and culture of Turkey, every year I follow professional seminars regarding the travel business and guiding.
		Because of the many archaeological sites and the difficulty/difference of the Turkish language, if you're planning a visit to Turkey it would be a good idea to hire services of an official professional tour guide who speaks your language and has a very deep knowledge of his heritage.
	www.allaboutturkey.com (628 words)

	Turkey Culture
		Turkish culture, rich in Ottoman and folkloric elements, is traditional and modern.
		Modern Turkish cultural life dates from the 1923 founding of the republic and early efforts to Westernize Turkish society.
		State support of cultural activities is extensive and encompasses a national network of theaters, orchestras, opera and ballet companies, university fine arts academies, and various conservatories.
	www.traveldocs.com /tr/culture.htm (121 words)

	History And Culture Of Turkey (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Turkey has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasures from
		Turkey is about 3 ½ times larger than the whole of the United Kingdom.
		Turkey is surrounded by sea on 3 sides, by the Black Sea in the north, the
	www.blueskiesturkishhomes.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /history_and_culture.html (322 words)

	Turkish Embassy.org - Republic of Turkey (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Among the prominent statesmen of the 20th century, few articulated the supreme importance of culture as did Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic, who stated: "Culture is the foundation of the Turkish Republic." His view of culture encompassed the nation's creative legacy as well as the best values of world civilization.
		Pre-Islamic culture of theTurks became the subject of extensive research which proved that, long before the Seljuk and Ottoman Empires, the Turks had already created a civilization of their own.
		Atatürk's Turkey is living proof of this ideal -- a country rich in its own national culture, open to the heritage of world civilization and at home in the endowments of the modern technological age.
	www.turkishembassy.org.cob-web.org:8888 /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=46&I... (451 words)

	SUNY Cortland - News - Anthropologist Uncovers Lost Culture in Turkey; Wins Service Award and $10,000 Grant
		Ronald Gorny, a research associate at the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago and director of the Cadir Hoyuk project, said he originally hired Steadman because of her expertise in prehistoric cultures.
		In the Hittite era, from about 1800 to 1200 B.C., when Turkey's first empire was established, the settlement served as either an administrative or religious center.
		Two theories may explain the collapse: outside attacks from Arab cultures or internal problems such as a deterioration of farming or trade.
	www.cortland.edu /news/article.asp?ID=185 (913 words)

	EurasiaNet Civil Society - An Outpost of Greek Culture in Turkey
		As in the rest of Turkey, though, political and economic tensions over the years helped spur a steady decrease in the Greek population.
		With relations between Turkey and Greece having improved significantly over the last decade, many who reside most of the year in Greece are spending the summer, or a portion of it, on Gokceada.
		In the old village of Zeytinlikoy, set on a mountainside that overlooks a large olive grove, a new cultural center, which plans to preserve the island’s Greek heritage, was opened this past summer.
	www.eurasianet.org /departments/civilsociety/articles/eav111204.shtml (746 words)

	turkey-Art and Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The new Mary and Michael Jaharis Byzantine Galleries for Byzantine art are now open in a dramatically expanded and redesigned space that includes an intimate gallery under the Grand Staircase in the Great Hall - an recently made accessible to the public.
		The form Kurdish-language broadcasting might take has come under increased focus, just a week after the EU made public its Accession Partnership Accord for Turkey, which called for increased rights for the country's Kurds.
		An exhibition of the works of the Republic’s first artists, Saim Vzeren, long neglected, is at the Milli Reasrans Art Gallery in İstanbul, on the occasion of the artist’s 100th birthday.
	www3.estart.com /turkey/artandculture.html (223 words)

	Discover Turkey: LANGUAGE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Ottoman Turkish, on the other hand, was the language of the educated elite, in both written and oral communications.
		The goal was to introduce a language more Turkish, modern, practical, precise, and easier to learn than the old language.
		As one who set an example by doing, Ataturk traveled throughout Turkey with chalk and a portable flboard, personally teaching the new alphabet in schools, village squares, and other public places.
	www.turkishnews.com /DiscoverTurkey/culture/language (481 words)

	Turkey-Islam and Middle East
		Mevlana: The Whirling Dervishes, an integral part of Turkish culture, are a Sufi offshoot of Islam.
		The Constitution of the Republic of Turkey: New constitution of the Republic of Turkey, in English
		Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs: information about the ministry, foreign policy, news and newspapers, consular information, diplomatic archives, and publications.
	www.ou.edu /mideast/country/turkey.htm (291 words)

	WorldTravelGate.net® - Culture of Kusadasi, Turkey.
		Kusadasi, one of Turkey's principle holiday resorts, offers an excellent environment for an unforgettable holiday.
		Situated on the west coast of Turkey- 90km south of Izmir, Kusadasi, is reputed for one of the most attractive city of the Aegean, as it is close to the important historical sites including Ephesus, Didyma, Priene, Miletos-the principals of ancient times, and ideal for sightseers.
		Kusadasi has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters, providing a long tourism season.The city is bathed in sunshine for 300 days of the year.
	www.mideasttravelling.net /turkey/kusadasi/kusadasi_culture.htm (816 words)

	Post-News Educational Services - The Vibrant History & Culture of Turkey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Already, its location has significantly affected talks among NATO members, as Turkey knows such a war would severely undermine the nation's vitality with the imminent waves of refugees and loss of tourism and trading dollars.
		In this week's lesson you'll be traveling to Turkey to take in the sights, history and culture of this region.
		And, of course, don't forget to soak in Turkey's rich artistic flavors -- browse through the Culture and Art galleries for a peek.
	www.postnewseducation.com /nief43.shtml (863 words)

	About Turkey: Art & Culture
		Borusan Center for Culture and Arts - Borusan Center for Culture and Arts - A cultural institute in Istanbul, the facilities, current exhibitions and concerts programmes.
		Eczacibasi Virtual Museum - Eczacibasi Virtual Museum - Designed to serve the aim of establishing modern and contemporary art museums in Turkey, which are few at the moment, but we believe that in the near future these museums will be formed one after another.
		Livaneli is perhaps one of the most outstanding figures in the cultural, artistic and political life of Turkey.
	www.escapeartist.com /turkey/art.html (490 words)

	Catholic Culture : Liturgical Year : Turkey in the Straw (Activity)
		Refrain: Turkey in the straw, turkey in the hay,
		And hit 'em up a tune called Turkey in the Straw.
		Turkey in the hay, turkey in the straw,
	www.catholicculture.org /lit/activities/view.cfm?id=327 (189 words)

	The Art and Culture of Turkey
		The art and culture centre for Turkey.Turkish arts and crafts, library, art gallery, Turkish artists, forum.
		Byzantium 1200 is a project aimed at creating computer reconstructions of the Byzantine Monuments located in Istanbul.
		The history, culture and architecture of Yemen.Yemen Gateway.
	www.zeroland.co.nz /art_turkey.html (143 words)

	Culture and history travel packages and vacations in Turkey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Culture and history travel packages and vacations in Turkey
		We have compiled a list of culture and history travel packages and vacations in Turkey.
		If you are interested in any of these culture and history travel packages or vacations, please contact the operator directly with any questions for ordering free brochures or booking.
	www.infohub.com /travel_packages/culture_history_turkey_102_7.html (223 words)

	U.S. Embassy Brings Native American Culture to Turkey (April 10, 2006) - Ankara, Turkey
		The US Embassy Ankara is pleased to announce two events in Turkey celebrating Native American culture: "Sacred Legacy: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian," a photograph exhibition; and performances by singer Joanne Shenandoah and The Kevin Locke Native American Dance Ensemble.
		Taken from the last years of the 19th century until 1930, the images continue to have an immense impact on the way we see Native American life and culture.
		"Sacred Legacy: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian" is on view at the Turkish-American Council in Ankara until April 20, in Konya at the Selcuk University Suleyman Demirel Culture Center April 25 – May 8, and in Istanbul at the IMOGA Gallery in Uskudar May 10 -26.
	ankara.usembassy.gov /pr_04102007.html (393 words)

	Turkey - Culture (Grades 4-7) (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The culture of Turkey is one of the oldest cultures in the world.
		Humans have lived in the land of Turkey for thousands of years.
		One of the main religions in the Middle East, and in Turkey, is Islam.
	www.edhelper.com.cob-web.org:8888 /ReadingComprehension_Geography_198_1.html (348 words)

	Culture and history travel packages and vacations in Turkey
		Turkey kayak adventure, Mediterranean coast: history and culture, 7 days sea kayaking/camping, 5 days traditional gulet, Dalaman to Antalya with SSV.
		Turkey- The Seven Churches of Revelation and Istanbul
		Admire the wildflowers in spring on a land based adventure in Ancient Pamphylia and enjoy the visual and cultural feast of this ancient place!
	www.infohub.com /travel_packages/culture_history_turkey_102.html (602 words)

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