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Turkey

Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye), known officially as the Republic of Turkey, is a Eurasian country that stretches across the Anatolian peninsula in western Asia and Thrace (Rumelia) in the Balkan region of southeastern Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries: Bulgaria to the northwest; Greece to the west; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, Azerbaijan (the exclave of Nakhichevan) and Iran to the east; and Iraq and Syria to the southeast. The Mediterranean Sea and Cyprus are to the south; the Aegean Sea to the west; and the Black Sea is to the north. Separating Anatolia and Thrace are the Sea of Marmara and the Turkish Straits (the Bosporus and the Dardanelles), which are commonly reckoned to delineate the boundary between Europe and Asia, thereby making Turkey transcontinental. Turkey is the successor state to the Ottoman Empire, a major historical power which lasted for more than six centuries on three continents, controlling most of Southeastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. As a result of its location astride Europe and Asia, Turkey has come to acquire increasing strategic significance. Turks are the largest ethnic group with minorities of Kurds. Islam is the predominant religion, and the official language is the Turkish language. Turkey is a democratic, secular, unitary, constitutional republic whose political system was established in 1923 under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, following the fall of the Ottoman Empire in the aftermath of World War I. Since then, Turkey has become increasingly integrated with the West through membership in organizations such as the Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, OSCE and the G-20 major economies. Turkey began full membership negotiations with the European Union in 2005, having been an associate member of the EEC since 1963, and having reached a customs union agreement in 1995. Meanwhile, Turkey has continued to foster close cultural, political, economic and industrial relations with the Eastern world, particularly with the states of the Middle East and Central Asia, through membership in organizations such as the OIC and ECO. Turkey is classified as a developed country by the CIA and as a regional power by political scientists and economists worldwide.

This category is for the listing of sites about Turkey as a whole, or for sites about, or with contact details in two or more regions. If your site does not have locations, or offer information serving more than one region of Turkey, please submit your site to Aegean Region, Black Sea Region, Central Anatolia Region, Eastern Anatolia Region, Marmara Region, Mediterranean Region, or Southeastern Anatolia Region instead.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

This section of the ODP is for sites related to Turkey. Only sites that have an English version will be accepted.

Yanliz ingilizce ve Turkiye icerikli siteler kabul edilecektir. Turkce icerikli siteler icin lutfen World: Türkçe kismini kullanin.

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Arts and Entertainment

Find links to sites for or about artistic, cultural, and entertainment activities, events, institutions, and organizations. Subjects may include theatre, fine and visual arts, music, literature, and architecture.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

Business and Economy

Includes sites covering the business and economic activities of the region; including listings of companies and industries.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

Districts

THIS CATEGORY IS AN INDEX ONLY.

PLEASE SUBMIT SITES TO THE APPROPRIATE DISTRICT (IF LISTED), PROVINCE, OR REGION.

Education

Includes local educational institutions, programs and opportunities; as well as other location specific educational resources.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

Government

Includes regional government, law and military information (e.g. Branches of Government, Law, Military, Taxes).

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

Guides and Directories

Includes general interest online guides and directories specific to the region; those that are specific to a particular topic should instead be placed within the appropriate topic subcategory within the region.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

Health

Find sites related to human health and wellness, as well as medical resources for the region. Topics may include health care providers, conditions, treatments, mental health, fitness, and long term care.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

Maps and Views

Includes links to maps, photograph sites, live web cams, satellite imagery ... any visual representation of the area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

News and Media

Includes news and media sites specific to the region (e.g. Magazines, Newspapers, Radio, Television).

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

Provinces

THIS CATEGORY IS AN INDEX ONLY.

PLEASE SUBMIT SITES TO THE APPROPRIATE PROVINCE OR REGION.

Recreation and Sports

Includes hobbies, sports, and recreational activities specific to the region; including local amateur and professional sports teams and their booster/supporter clubs, local recreation organizations and clubs. Topics might include fishing, gardening, baseball, chess, hiking, or other recreational activities.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

Regions

The provinces of Turkey are organized into 7 census-defined regions (bölge), which were originally defined at the First Geography Congress in 1941. Regions as defined in this context is merely for statistical purposes and do not refer to an administrative division. However the official boundaries of the regions and the provinces do not overlap. Provinces, by custom, are accepted to be located in the regions where most of their territory remains.

DO NOT SUBMIT SITES HERE

Please submit sites to the most appropriate region. Sites about, or with contact details in more than one region should be submitted to the most appropriate subcategory of Turkey.

Science and Environment

Includes information about the region's natural environment; as well as scientific activities specific to the region.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

Society and Culture

Find sites that reflect the make up of the region's community. This includes religious, civic, and historical sites, as well as personal pages pertaining to the region.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

Transportation

Includes area transportation resources for those traveling to, from, and within Turkey.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

Travel and Tourism

Includes area attractions and resources for those traveling in the region, including tourist guides.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory

Weather

Includes all weather-related sites for the region; topics might include allergy and smog alerts, disaster warnings, weather disasters, and ultraviolet forecasts.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

This category is reserved for sites based in, or about, two or more regions, or providing specific information relevant to Turkey as a whole.
Location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Submitted title should match the name of the organization or entity. The description should be factual. Don''t use Excessive Capitalization or ALL CAPS.
Submit to the most appropriate sub-category when possible. Compare existing listings for best results.

Submitting your site to the wrong category could delay your site''s addition to the directory