nPostednon October 29, 2015
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nPeoplenhave lived continuously in what is now Turkey for a long, longntime…from at least 10 thousand years ago! n
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nFromnAnatolia to the Byzantine Empire, from the Seljuk Dynasty to thenOttoman Empire, people lived and died, laughed and cried, loved andnwarred in this region that lies in the part of the Eurasian continentnthat is generally considered just outside of Europe, the westernmostnbeginnings of Asia.
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nThisnregion was ruled by a variety of sultans, emperors, and othernmonarchs until this date in 1923, when Turkey was officially declaredna republic. n
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nEvennthough almost all Turkish people are Muslim, the government isnsecular (in other words, there is no state religion) and religiousnliberty is guaranteed. It is considered by some to be the only Muslimndemocracy. It is far more “Westernized” than most Muslim-majoritynnations.
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nOfncourse there are wondrous historical sites in Turkey, plus great cultural activities and markets and – and – and…!
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nButnthe natural beauties to be found in Turkey are even more amazing!
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nThenterraced pools of Pamukkale
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nThenTurquoise Coast
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nThenKackar Mountains
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nLakenVan
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nChimaeras
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- Fornmore about Turkey, check out this earlier post.
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nAlsonon this date:
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“Joynof Painting” artist Bob Ross’s birthday
“Joynof Painting” artist Bob Ross’s birthdayn
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nNationalnCat Day
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nCreolenDay in Dominica
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nFossilnhunter and “Bone-Wars” participant Othniel Marsh’s birthday
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nPlannahead:
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