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Capital: Ankara. Other Major Cities: Istanbul, ￸zmir (Smyrna), Bursa, Adana, Gaziantep, and Konya (in order of size). Independence: Turkey celebrates October 29, 1923, the date on which the Republic of Turkey was declared after the fall of the Ottoman Empire, as its date of independence. Public Holidays: New Year's Day (January 1), National Sovereignty and Children's Day (April 23), Commemoration of Atatürk and Youth and Sports Day (May 19), Victory Day (August 30), the End of Ramadan (September 30-October 2, 2008; variable date determined by the Islamic calendar), Republic Day (October 29), and the Feast of the Sacrifice (December 8-11, 2008; variable date determined by the Islamic calendar).

Turkey

Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Federal Research Division

Published: 2012-11-19

Total Pages: 30


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This series of profiles of foreign nations is part of the Country Studies Program. The profiles offer brief, summarized information on a country's historical background, geography, society, economy, transportation and telecommunications, government and politics, and national security.
World of Information presents a country profile of Turkey. This profile provides information on such topics as the country's history, political structure, population, main languages, media, economy, agricultural production, and more. World of Information includes current foreign exchange rates for the Turkish lira.