TURKEY GREETING In Turkey, greet each other with a word “selam” THE TURKEY REPUBLICK The name of the country comes from the people who live there- the Turks. Full name - the Turkey Republic. FLAG The red color of the Turkish flag originates from the ruler Umar, the conqueror of Palestine, Egypt and Mesopotamia. In the XIV century red became the color of the Ottoman Empire. The white crescent with star is a symbol of Islam. ANTHEM “Independence March” - the official anthem of Turkey. It was officially adopted on March 12, 1921. The author of the anthem is the Turkish poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy. It is about independence of the country. ABOUT THE COUNTRY Turkey is on the crossroads of Europe and Asia, connecting the Black Sea with the Marmara and the Mediterranean. The population is about 70 million people. Turkey is the favorite holiday destination for most Russians and many Europeans, because in Turkey there is a clear warm sea, and long sandy beaches, and a rich history, and unique modern culture. Turkey's currency is lira. CAPITAL The capital of Turkey is Ankara. TRADITIONS Nowadays, Turkish sweets, Turkish carpets, tea and coffee in Turkish and, of course, Turkish cuisine have become the business card of the country and part of the culture. SWEETS Sweets - an integral part of the national food in Turkey. They are sold everywhere from street vendors to shops. The most famous is baklava a puff pastry cake in honey or syrup. Among desserts, Turkish delight and sherbet have earned great popularity. TURKISH BATH HAMMAM In the hammam usually five rooms for bath procedures - by the number of fingers. Turkish bath is one of the most popular types of bathing rest in the world. Hammam (Hammam) allows you to experience a special feeling of relaxation. DANCE Turkey’s tradition, the dervish dance, originated more than seven centuries ago. A beautiful sight. Dervish hands are raised: right - palm up - to the sky, left palm down - to the ground. Circling occurs counterclockwise at an increasing pace. The dancers' clothes make the dance even more impressive. Unforgettable feelings. SOME INTERESTING FACTS Istanbul is the only city in the world that is located on two continents. One on the most famous attractions in Istanbul , the Hagia Sophia what is mean Holy Wisdom from Greek language. Cherry was first imported to Europe from northern Turkey. The world-famous Dutch tulips were introduced by the Turks in the XVI century. Russian tourists are often struck by the hospitality of the Turks. It is amazing because it is not simple hospitality, but to some extent intrusive. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TOURISTS It is prohibited to photograph women in black, and even men should be asked permission. Entering a private house, the Turks always take off their shoes. The most annoying thing a foreigner can do is confuse a country with Greece. Teşekkür ederim
