Places
This is the capital of Turkey.
Ankara
The current president is loved by some and hated by others.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
This is the official language spoken in the country.
Turkish
This savory cold yogurt based drink is popular in various Asian and European countries.
Ayran
Haci Bekir created this world known confectionary in the 1777 and became the Confectioner's Head of the Ottoman Empire's palace.
Turkish delight - lokum
This is the continent that Turkey is in.
Europe and Asia
Konya is the hometown and resting place of this world famous Persian poet.
Rumi
This is the currency used in Turkey.
Lira
Any meal without this is considered incomplete.
Bread
Turkish coffee left with it's grounds in the bottom are majorly used for this fun time activity.
Fortune Telling
Marmara, Black, and Baltic are the names of what.
Seas that surround Turkey
The founder of the Turkish Republic who is referred to as the Father of the Turks.
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
This is the most popular piece of decor or souvenir.
Nazar boncugu - evil eye
Made of grapes and aniseed this is the most popular alcoholic beverage in Turkey.
Raki
The byzantine empire built the city of Istanbul on this to proclaim themselves as the new Rome.
Seven hills
Bulgaria, Georgia, and Azerbaijan are Turkey's what.
Neighbors
You better not cry as this modern character is said to be born in Myra - a modern day town in Turkey.
Santa Claus
This is know as the national sport of Turkey.
Oil wrestling
A Turk drink 1,300 cups of this a year.
Tea
This destination is the largest covered market in the world with close to 4,000 shops.
Grand Bazaar - Kapalicarsi
Turkey has _ many UNESCO world heritage sites. Some of which include Cappadocia, Ephesus, and the Site of Troy.
19
This state architect, during the Ottoman Empire, was responsible for constructing over 360 major structures that still exist today.
Mimar Sinan - Architect Sinan
A traditional art form, described as "painting on water", origins are debated amongst scholars.
Ebru art - paper marbling
70% of this produce consumed around the world comes from (Trabzon) the Black Sea region in Turkey.
Hazelnuts
This is when Turkey became a country.
October 29, 1923