Turkey (national flag) Turkey (national flag), The flag was officially confirmed in 1936, but dates from 1844. Already in the 1600’s. similar flags were used. The color red has been prevalent in Turkish flags since the 1300’s. The flag contains crescent moon and star, which have become symbols of Islam. The crescent moon is known… Read More »
Subchapters: Business Relationships Foreign direct investment FTAs and Treaties Development Cooperation Prospective fields of study (MOP) Business relations Trade relations with the EU Turkey was the EU’s 6th largest trading partner in 2021 (behind China, USA, Great Britain, Switzerland and Russia). The EU 27 still remains Turkey’s most important market (35.9% of total foreign trade).… Read More »
Resort selection For a beach holiday in Turkey, the resort of Alanya is best suited – the prices here are affordable, and the beaches are some of the best in the whole country. Slightly more expensive is the resort of Belek, famous for its nightlife and very clean sand and waters. The Antalya resort is… Read More »
The birth of modern Turkey. After the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in the First World War and the detachment of all Arab territories (➔ Ottoman, empire), the Entente powers placed Istanbul under their protection, occupying some parts of properly Turkish territory. The rebellion of sectors of the army strengthened after the Greek invasion of… Read More »
Elementary and middle school In Turkey there is a compulsory education of eight years for all children. A child’s school career begins with five years of elementary school, followed by three years in middle school. During this mandatory period, children can go to school free of charge, but families have to pay for equipment such… Read More »