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Turkey

Turkey. By: Ashley McClain and Cole Robertson. Geography. Between Europe and Asia and has control over the entrance to the Black Sea. It’s as big as Texas with a population of; 71,892,808. Coal, iron ore, copper, gold and limestone are some important natural resources. Geography cont.

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Turkey

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  1. Turkey By: Ashley McClain and Cole Robertson

  2. Geography • Between Europe and Asia and has control over the entrance to the Black Sea. • It’s as big as Texas with a population of; 71,892,808. • Coal, iron ore, copper, gold and limestone are some important natural resources.

  3. Geography cont. • High central plateau • Narrow coastal plain, several mountain ranges. • Arat mountain, Suphan mountain range, and the Bey Daglari mountain range.

  4. Climate • Average temperature of 31 degrees. • Annual precipitation 10-20 inches. • Stays dry most of the year. • Mountain ranges keep out most of the moisture from the ocean.

  5. Vegetation • Limited Mediterranean vegetation • Also contains chestnut, pine, and oak trees but overcutting and grazing have prevented tree growth. • Covered with stony acidic soil which makes it poor for farming.

  6. Native wildlife • one of the most biologically diverse countries in Europe. • Endangered species: The Dalmatian penguin, geese, and wild ducks.

  7. Government • Political Leaders- Abdullah Gul: president • Prime minister: Recep Tayyip Erdogan • Life expectancy:69 years- men, 74 years- women • The population- Population: 68,893,918

  8. Turkish Culture • Islam is the main religion in Turkey • Clothing- leather, and felt materials. • Pastries, sausage, peanuts, black olives, black Turkish tea. • Two calendars operate turkey.

  9. Important historical events • August 30th- Victory Day • Kurban Bayrami- Sheep are slaughtered and the meat is given to the poor.

  10. Economy • Large, middle-income country • Their economy grew from an average 6% per year from 2002-2007. • Oil- provides 43% of the total energy requirements. • Motor vehicles, petroleum products, electronics, industry, precious metal.

  11. Places to visit • Kusadasi • Aegean Coast • Bodrum- Castle of Saint Peter • Ephesus- location of the Temple of Artemis • Cappadocia-

  12. Citations • http://www.allaboutturkey.com/bayram.htm • http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1022222.stm • http://www.thereareplaces.com/Guidebook/pdest/tupts.htm

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