Ataturk

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June 26th 2011
Turkey is an intriuging mix of Eastern, European and Middle East with women wearing the strictest of hijab down to the shortest of skirts. A muslim country but one that practices tolerance and peace. Mosques are everywhere and the call to prayer can be heard all the time. ... read more

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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