H2 - TTO - 6.4 - Turkey in two worlds

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6.3: Where occur earthquakes in Turkey?

6.3: Why occur earthquakes over there?

6.3: Which types of volcanism are found in Turkey?

6.4 Turkey in two worlds

An Islamic country

> Islam is one of the great religions of the world

> Arab culture

Cultural region 

Istanbul: one of the most important cities 

Islamic and western

> Ottoman Empire ends after WW1

> Atatürk: 'Father of the Turks'

- Encouraged European fashion, technology and art

- More equal opportunities for men and women

- Reformed the justice system

- More western influence 

Connected with Europe

- Politics

- Trade

- Migration and tourism

- NATO (military organization)

Connected with the Islamic world

2003: influence Islam has grown, because an Islamic party came to power

> more closer contact with Islamic countries

> Turkey plays a role in conflicts in neighbouring countries

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