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Dilek Ölçüm - Yalgızam

Azerbaijani is the language that is spoken in Azerbaijan. This language is very similar to Turkish. This is an Azerbaijani song with English subtitles. Performed by Dilek Ölçüm.

Cem Karaca - Kendim Ettim Kendim Buldum

Cem Karaca was one of the most popular singers of Turkey. He died on February 8, 2004.

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Tavuklu Şehriye Corbası - Chicken Soup with Vermicelli

Sounds suitable in that weather ;-)

1 chicken breast, skinless, boneless, cut in small cubes
1 tbsp butter
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup vermicelli
Salt
Pepper
Lemon wedges

Saute the onion with butter for about 5 minutes in a medium sized pot. Add the chicken cubes and fry until the colour turns while stirring. Add the chicken broth, vermicelli, salt and pepper. Turn the heat to medium-high. When it starts boiling, turn the heat down to low. Cook until the chicken and vermicelli are tender. Serve with lemon wedges.

Reference: http://www.turkishcookbook.com/

Kurban Bayramı - Eid Al Adha - Festival of Sacrifice

Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى ‘Īd ul-’Aḍḥā) or the Festival of Sacrifice is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims (including Druze) worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an Read more >

Regions of Turkey

The 1st Geography Congress, held in Ankara between 6-21 June 1941, divided Turkey into seven regions after long discussions and work. These geographical regions were separated according to their climate, location, flora and fauna, human habitat, agricultural diversities, transportation, topography and so on. At the end, 4 side regions and 3 inner regions were named according to their neighborhood to the four seas surrounding Turkey and positions in Anatolia. Read more >

İSTiKLAL MARŞI....,have you heard it ? The Turkish National Anthem ..

Have you heard it before ?

Do you know what it says?

What does it means ?

Can you know it when you hear its music?

Ok,come let's have a look together :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTsoJdG1MYc&feature=related

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The Turkish Flag

A reflection of the moon occulting a star, appearing in pools of blood after a great battle  which the Ottomans defeated their enemies. Read more >

Bize Gel...Come with us,let's introduce you to Türkiye :)

Shortly,Türkiye is the gate between two worlds,Eastern one and The Western one. Too short for you i believe :) Ok,let's try to know more...shall we ?

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