The capital city of Turkey is Ankara. The territory of Turkey is subdivided into 81 provinces for administrative purposes, Turkey is one of the six independent Turkic states. The vast majority of the population are Muslims. The country’s official language is Turkish. The country has become increasingly integrated with the West through membership in organizations such as the Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, OSCE and the G-20 major economies.
Turkish Airlines
One of the fastest growing airline companies in the world, Turkish Airlines was chosen as the official carrier by Europe’s leading football clubs like FC Barcelona and Manchester United and currently serving Aston Villa 2013.
Major tourist attraction in Istanbul
The sultan ahmed mosque also known as the blue mosque built between 1609 and 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. While still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction.
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