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The Great Fighters of Selcuk / Turkey
Every year there is a well known event near Selcuk / Izmir when the camel fighting championships take place. There is a two-day carnival in the town during which many male camels fight for trophies, money and the honour of being the best in the competition.
The Blue Wall Eye - Nazar Boncugu
All over Turkey you will see these blue wall eyes, called Nazar Boncugu. In Arabic, Nazar means view or look. This word has the same meaning in the Turkish language. There is a strange belief held
Traditionen
Die Türken lieben ihre Feste und Bräuche, ihre Traditionen leben in diesen Festen im Jahreskreis fort. Sie dauern in der Regel eine Woche oder länger und bringen die regionale Identität durch Tänze, Musik und Spiele zum Ausdruck.
National Holidays of Turkey
On this date in 1920, during the War of Independence, the Turkish Grand National Assembly was established in Ankara by Mustafa Kemal and laid down the foundations of a new independent state from the ashes of the Ottoman Empire.
Facts, you should know about Turkey
* Did you know that ... Modern Turkey was called Asia Minor and before that Anatolia?
* Did you know that ... lots of the names of towns world wide, for example Philadelphia, Paris, Antioch, Troy and even the name of the continent of Europe have their origin in Anatolia?
* Did you know that ... lots of the names of towns world wide, for example Philadelphia, Paris, Antioch, Troy and even the name of the continent of Europe have their origin in Anatolia?
Verkehrsmittel
Die günstigste Mitfahrmöglichkeit auf kurzen Strecken bietet der Dolmus (ein Sammeltaxi). Das Netz der überregionalen Buslinien ist gut ausgebaut und einfach zu durchschauen.
http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/Transport/intercity_bus_table.html
http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/Transport/intercity_bus_table.html
Die Zeitumstellung
In der Türkei gilt osteuropäische Zeit - MEZ plus eine Stunde, im Sommer MESZ plus eine Stunde.
The Climate in Turkey
The best months for travelling and sightseeing are April, May, September and October. The season for swimming and fun at the beach lasts from May until November. All the beach regions along the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas and the Sea of Marmara
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