Turkey

The Republic of Turkey, also known as Turkey and Türkiye, is a country that is located on the Anatolian peninsula and traverses two continents: Asia and Europe. It is surrounded by bodies of water that are pivotal to trade, including the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Aegean Sea. The country has a population of more than 84 million, and its capital is Ankara.

The history of the region goes back thousands of years. The Turks were originally nomadic people from central Asia, and one of Turkey's settlements, Catal Hoyuk, is more than 8,800 years old. There was an empire created by the Hitties around 2,000 BC, during which time the empire expanded and trade thrived. The city of Troy, which is a major city in Homer's Iliad, was a flourishing city around this same time.

King Midas ruled in the Turkey region around 700 BC, and in 334 BC, Alexander the Great took over the area for Greek rule. The Roman emperor Constantine took over control of Turkey in 330 AD, making the capital Constantinople. Turkey remained part of the Roman empire until its fall and then became part of the Byzantine Empire.

In 1453, Ottoman ruler Sultan Mehmed II gained control of Turkey and ended the Byzantine empire. The Ottomans remained in power for hundreds of years until around the end of World War I, when the empire aligned itself with the losing side of the war. In 1923, modern Turkey was founded by Mustafa Kemal, who was known as "AtaturkAtaturk", meaning "Father of Turkey.".

In 1945, Turkey joined the United Nations (UN). Several years later in 1952, it became a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).It. It is a candidate country for the European Union but has yet to actually join the organization. There have been several attempted coups on the government, including one in 1960 and another in 2016, both of which failed.

Given the country's long history, there are many sites to see in Turkey including:

The Republic of Turkey, also known as Turkey and Türkiye, is a country that is located on the Anatolian peninsula and traverses two continents: Asia and EuropeEurope. It is surrounded by bodies of water that are pivotal to trade including the Black SeaBlack Sea, the Mediterranean SeaMediterranean Sea, and the Aegean SeaAegean Sea. The country has a population of more than 84 million and its capital is AnkaraAnkara.

The history of the region goes back thousands of years. The Turks were originally nomadic people from central Asia and one of Turkey's settlements, Catal Hoyuk, is more than 8,800 years old. There was an empire created by the Hitties around 2,000 BC, during which time the empire expanded and trade thrived. The city of TroyTroy, which is a major city in HomerHomer's IliadIliad, was a flourishing city around this same time.

King Midas ruled in the Turkey region around 700 BC and in 334 BC, Alexander the GreatAlexander the Great took over the area for Greek rule. The Roman emperor ConstantineConstantine took over control of Turkey in 330 AD, making the capital ConstantinopleConstantinople. Turkey remained part of the Roman empire until its fall and then became part of the Byzantine Byzantine empireEmpire.

In 1453, OttomanOttoman ruler Sultan Mehmed II gained control of Turkey and ended the Byzantine empire. The Ottomans remained in power for hundreds of years until around the end of World War I, when the empire aligned itself with the losing side of the war. In 1923, modern Turkey was founded by Mustafa KemalMustafa Kemal, who was known as "Ataturk", meaning "Father of Turkey".

In 1945, Turkey joined the United NationsUnited Nations (UN). Several years later in 1952, it became a member of the North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).It is a candidate country for the European UnionEuropean Union but has yet to actually join the organization. There have been several attempted coups on the government, including one in 1960 and another in 2016, both of which failed.

The Republic of Turkey, also known as Turkey and Türkiye, is a country that is located on the Anatolian peninsula and traverses two continents: Asia and Europe. It is surrounded by bodies of water that are pivotal to trade including the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Aegean Sea. The country has a population of more than 84 million and its capital is Ankara.

The history of the region goes back thousands of years. The Turks were originally nomadic people from central Asia and one of Turkey's settlements, Catal Hoyuk, is more than 8,800 years old. There was an empire created by the Hitties around 2,000 BC, during which time the empire expanded and trade thrived. The city of Troy, which is a major city in Homer's Iliad, was a flourishing city around this same time.

King Midas ruled in the Turkey region around 700 BC and in 334 BC, Alexander the Great took over the area for Greek rule. The Roman emperor Constantine took over control of Turkey in 330 AD, making the capital Constantinople. Turkey remained part of the Roman empire until its fall and then became part of the Byzantine empire.

In 1453, Ottoman ruler Sultan Mehmed II gained control of Turkey and ended the Byzantine empire. The Ottomans remained in power for hundreds of years until around the end of World War I, when the empire aligned itself with the losing side of the war. In 1923, modern Turkey was founded by Mustafa Kemal, who was known as "Ataturk", meaning "Father of Turkey".

In 1945, Turkey joined the United Nations (UN). Several years later in 1952, it became a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).It is a candidate country for the European Union but has yet to actually join the organization. There have been several attempted coups on the government, including one in 1960 and another in 2016, both of which failed.

Given the country's long history, there are many sites to see in Turkey including:

Istanbul

• The Hagia Sophia
• Ephesus
• Cappadocia
• Topkapı Palace
• Pamukkale
• Antalya
• Mount Nemrut
• The Blue Mosque
• Troy

Turkey

Officially the Republic of Turkey, a transcontinental country located in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a part in the Balkans in Southeastern Europe. It borders with Greece, as well as with: Bulgaria in the northwest, the Black Sea in the north, Georgia in the northeast, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran in the east, Iraq in the southeast; Syria and the Mediterranean in the south; and the Aegean Sea to the west. Cyprus is located off the south coast.