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Cyrillic Writing

We have left Turkey in the last two days. Our planned itinerary was changed. Where are we now? Hint: The country is know for the first country to use Cyrillic writing (as shown on our menu for tonight). Respond with answers, if you have one.
Istanbul - the cross roads of Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa

June 14th 2009
6/15/09 - INTRO Istanbul is a truly amazing city. Situated in both Asia and Europe with the Bosphorus Strait running in between, it originated as a cross roads of trade for Asia, Europe, and Northern Africa. It still has Bazaars that sell EVERYTHING, and has cultural diversity among its 11 million inhabitants. ------------ Lily Istanbul is the biggest city we have gone to so far. It is the ... read more
Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul

Turkish Flag Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more
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