Country fact file - Turkey
Turkey
Country Fact File
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Table of contents
1. Introduction............................................................... 3
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2. History to present ...................................................... 4
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3. The unique geography ............................................... 6 geography................................ 4. The Effect of Islam on culture, tradition and people 8 people. 5. Key problems in Turkey............................................ 9
Turkey................................
6. Economic situation in Turkey ................................ 12
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7. Accession of Turkey to the European Union .......... 15
8. Conclusion .............................................................. 16
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9. References............................................................... 17
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1. Introduction
The following report is about the Turkish Republic which is the 17th largest economy in the t world.
Generally, Turkey is a democratic and secular republic which has become increasingly integrated in the West through membership of organizations such as the NATO OECD and
NATO,
the G-20 economies. Turkey 's location as the bridge between Europe and Asia makes it a country of significant geostrategic importance.
Consequently, the report will start by reflecting on the large and important history of Turkey.
Subsequently, the geographical uniqueness of Turkey will be put under the microscope.
With reference to that, facts and information about culture, traditions and people of Turkey will be analyzed, followed by the analysis of the current economic situation in Turkey.
In addition, the current problems and challenges of Turkish people and government will be presented and after that
Country Fact File
1
Table of contents
1. Introduction............................................................... 3
...............................................................
2. History to present ...................................................... 4
......................
3. The unique geography ............................................... 6 geography................................ 4. The Effect of Islam on culture, tradition and people 8 people. 5. Key problems in Turkey............................................ 9
Turkey................................
6. Economic situation in Turkey ................................ 12
.................................
7. Accession of Turkey to the European Union .......... 15
8. Conclusion .............................................................. 16
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9. References............................................................... 17
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1. Introduction
The following report is about the Turkish Republic which is the 17th largest economy in the t world.
Generally, Turkey is a democratic and secular republic which has become increasingly integrated in the West through membership of organizations such as the NATO OECD and
NATO,
the G-20 economies. Turkey 's location as the bridge between Europe and Asia makes it a country of significant geostrategic importance.
Consequently, the report will start by reflecting on the large and important history of Turkey.
Subsequently, the geographical uniqueness of Turkey will be put under the microscope.
With reference to that, facts and information about culture, traditions and people of Turkey will be analyzed, followed by the analysis of the current economic situation in Turkey.
In addition, the current problems and challenges of Turkish people and government will be presented and after that
References: viewed 06 April 2011, . http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/history/ottomanempire_1.shtml viewed 22 April 2011, . http://www.enjoyturkey.com/info/culture/People_Folklore.htm viewed 09 May 2011, . http://www.indexmundi.com/turkey/economy_profile.html Audi 2011, Audi - Turkey, viewed 11 May 2011, . ,