Geography
The highest mountain in Turkey
Mount Ararat (Ağrı)
The main ingredient in the traditional Turkish dish "kebabs"
Meat
The most crowded main road runs through the center of Istanbul from one end to the other
E-5
The Turkish author, who is known for his novel "My Name Is Red" and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2006,
Orhan Pamuk
The festival marks the end of one-month-fast and is celebrated with special prayers, feasting, and gift-giving
Ramazan Bayram or Şeker bayram
The sea that surrounds the southwestern coast of Turkey
The Mediterranean sea
The famous drink made from yoghurt, water, and salt
Ayran
The historic structure in Istanbul was originally built as a Christian basilica, later converted into an imperial mosque, and is now a museum and mosque
Hagia Sophia
The name of the band playing behind famous singer Barş Manço
Kurtalan Express
The religious festival commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son and includes the sacrifice of animals
Kurban Bayram or festival of Sacrifice
The river that flows through the city of Istanbul before emptying into the Black Sea
The Bosphorus
The popular Turkish dessert that is made from layers of phyllo pastry, nuts, and honey syrup
Baklava
The palace served as the primary residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years and is now a museum
Topkapı
Composer of the old popular songs "Tamirci Çırağı," "Namus Belası," and "Islak Islak."
Cem Karaca
The name of Turkey's most prestigious International film event, which has been organized annually since 1964,
Antalya Altın Portakal Film Festivali
The largest lake, located in the eastern part of the country,
Lake Van
A type of bread that is commonly used to wrap döner kebabs
Lavash or flatbread
The ancient underground cistern is famous for its Medusa head columns and is located in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul
Basilica Cistern
Turkish-American surgeon became famous for performing the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant in 1967
Dr.Mehmet Öz
The name of the festival that celebrates the arrival of spring with colorful bonfires and dancing
Hıdırellez
The name of the famous rock site in Cappadocia known for its unique fairy chimney formations
The Göreme Open-Air Museum
A cold appetizer that is made from egg boiled in water, butter, garlic and yoghurt and is often served as a meze.
çılbır
The historic district of Istanbul is known for its colorful houses and narrow, winding streets
Balat
The writer of the geometry book in latin alphabet in Turkish and the founder of the Republic of Turkey
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
The oldest sports festival of Turkey, which has been organised annually since 1361,
Kırkpınar