Social life in Turkey is influenced by climate, geography, traditions, and religion. In coastal cities, the temperate climate allows for an more open social life where people spend more time outside interacting in cafes and restaurants. Meanwhile, in mountainous inland areas the severe climate leads to a more closed social life focused on the close-knit family. The Turkish republic modernized social norms through Ataturk's reforms in the early 20th century, promoting secularism and equal rights. Today among youth aged 18-40 in large cities, social life revolves around independent but close-knit families, open relationships, and meeting at restaurants, cafes, sports, and cultural events.
19. ATATURK REFORMS “ The major challenge facing us is to elevate our national life to the highest level of civilization and prosperity” Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
32. Turkish Handicrafts Handicrafts Carpet making Musical instrument making Rug making Cloth weaving Writing Tile making Copper work Ceramics and pottery Leather Embroidery Wood work
33. Regions – 7 regions of Turkey Whether you are an art and history buff, an archeology nut or a nature lover, enjoy browsing through markets or going diving, the different regions of Turkey offer endless possibilities all year round!!!
34. Mediterranean Beginning from the south of splendid Toros Mountains lies the Mediterranean coast with beautiful sceneries, sandy beaches, secluded coves, tranquil ruin places and attractive Holiday facilities…
35. Agean As to Heredot’s statement “embracing the most beautiful sky and mildest climate of the world” gulfs and peninsulas, coves and golden beaches line up one after the other among the Agean Coast…
36. The Black Sea Region Fields of tea, hazelnut, tobacco and corn, highway parallel to narrow coastline, caves, villages, beaches, mountains covered with green forests, valley and plains…
37. Central Anatolian Region Having been witness to the transitions of important civilizations, today the region is the political center of Turkey…
38. Marmara Fields of sunflowers and vineyards as far as the eye can see, Bosphorus and the Dardanelles, masterpieces of Mimar Sinan… This province boasts to have the most authentic works of Ottoman architecture.
39. East and Southeast Anatolia High mountain ranges, valleys, plains, lakes and streams, adorned with the unique architectural samples of Turkish culture…