10 Ten facts about Turkey
Turkey Facts for Kids. Learn some interesting information about Turkey while enjoying a range of fun facts and trivia that's perfect for kids! Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and is the third most populous urban area in Europe. But it is not the capital, Ankara is in fact the capital of Turkey. The most famous of Turks is Mustafa Kemal who was adorned with the title 'Ataturk' or 'Father of the Turks' after his contributions to the country's independence. Turkey's warm climate is good for growing crops.
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Livestock and forestry are also important industries. Turkey has a strong manufacturing sector, it makes and exports cars, planes, electronics, clothing and textiles. The most popular sport in Turkey is football soccer , the Turkish national team came third in the World Cup Finals. Because of its location on top of a number plate boundaries Turkey is prone to earthquakes especially in the north of the country.
For more information, check out maps of Turkey or take a closer look at the Turkish flag. During the holy month of Ramazan all Muslims must fast from dawn to dusk. Fasting includes no eating, drinking, cigarette smoking, or gum chewing. The page document has been authored by one of our Turkey country specialists and provides readers with much more detail that our free guide above. Order via the button below or read more before buying! Are you a Culture Vulture?
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Facts and Statistics Location: Turkish Society and Culture Islam Islam is the religion of the majority of Turks although the state is fiercely secular. When departing it is not always customary to shake hands although it is practised occasionally.
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Friends and relations would greet each other with either one or two kisses on the cheek. Elders are always respected by kissing their right hand then placing the forehead onto the hand. When entering a room, if you are not automatically met by someone greet the most elderly or most senior first. At social occasions greet the person closest to you then work your way around the room or table anti-clockwise.
Greet people with either the Islamic greeting of 'Asalamu alaykum' peace be upon you or 'Nasilsiniz' How are you? Other useful phrases are 'Gunaydin' Good Morning, pronounced goon-ay-dun , 'iyi gunler' Good Day, pronounced ee-yee gun-ler or 'Memnun Oldum' pleased to meet you. Gift Giving Etiquette Gift giving has no real place in business relationships or etiquette.
Relationship building and the like will usually take the form of dining or sight seeing trips rather than lavish gifts. However, if a gift is given it will be accepted well. It is always a good idea to bring gifts from your own country such as food stuffs or craft items. Be aware that Turkey is a Muslim country. The only time you would need to give any great thought to gifts would be if you were invited to a Turk's home for dinner.
The most usual gifts to take are pastries, especially 'baklava' and decorative items for the home such as ornaments or vases. Flowers are not usually taken to a host but can be if felt appropriate. It is best to ask a florist for advice on what is best to take. If the host has children take some expensive sweets or candy. Dining Etiquette Most business entertaining will take place in restaurants. Turks enjoy food and the meal is a time for relaxing and engaging in some good conversation.
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The protocol of Turkish hospitality dictates that the host always pays for the meal. The concept of sharing a bill is completely alien. You may try and offer to pay, which may be seen as polite, but you would never be allowed to do so. The best policy is to graciously thank the host then a few days later invite them to do dinner at a restaurant of your choice.
It may be a good idea to inform the restaurant manager that under no circumstances are they to accept payment from your guests.
It will comprise of a few courses with the main course always meat or fish based, accompanied by bread and a salad. Turks smoke during meals and will often take breaks between courses to have a cigarette and a few drinks before moving onto the next. Tea or Turkish coffee is served at the end of a meal sometimes with pastries. Turkish coffee is a national drink and should at least be sampled. It comes either without sugar, a little sugar or sweet. Turkish coffee is sipped and allowed to melt into the taste buds so do not gulp it down as you would instant coffee.
Never drink to the bottom of the cup as it will be full of ground coffee and taste awful. Relationships are fostered in the office, over extended lunches, dinners, and social outings. Courtesy is crucial in all business dealings. Turks do not require as much personal space as many other cultures and will stand close to you while conversing. Do not back away, as this can be construed as unfriendly.
Discussions may start slowly, with many questions that may seem irrelevant to the purpose of your visit. It is extremely rude to insist that your colleagues get to the point. Questions about children will be welcomed. The Turks are proud of their country and will enjoy answering questions on their culture and history although be sure to avoid political history. Most Turkish men love football soccer and usually support one of three teams: Asking after their team's recent fortunes will always produce lively and animate responses.
Once a relationship has been established, communication is direct. It is vital that you maintain eye contact while speaking since Turks take this as a sign of sincerity. Business Meeting Etiquette Appointments are necessary and should be made 1 to 2 weeks in advance, preferably by telephone. Many Turks take vacation during July or August, so it is best not to try to schedule appointments at that time.
It is also not a good idea to schedule meetings during Ramazan Ramadan.
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Punctuality is expected although you should be prepared to be kept waiting. First appointments are more social- than business-oriented since Turks prefer to do business with people they know. Small talk helps establish a rapport. Do not immediately begin discussing business. Have all printed material available in both English and Turkish. Presentations should be well thought-out, thorough, and backed up with visual aids such as maps, chart and graphs. Business Negotiation Etiquette Always come to Turkey knowing two things. Your success is defined by your ability to build effective personal relationships combined with a clearly outlined and well presented proposal.