During my years in college, we traveled with a group of students and professors to Istanbul, which is located in Turkey. This country became a republic back in the year 1923, some 90 years ago. Traveling as well as the study of banners, flags and flag poles have always been considered hobbies of mine. Those familiar with Turkey can affirm that the Turkish flag or banner is hoisted on many different types of flag poles, including very tall ones. The Turkish national flag is one of many international flags for sale online these days.
Interestingly, and despite somewhat of a lack of historical information on this national banner, the use of the red color on the Turkey banner is said to date back to the time of the Ottomans. The Ottomans in fact converted the nation to the religion of Islam, during the 1400's. Some of the other elements are not as old, yet have been around for hundreds of years.
Turkey is officially called the Republic of Turkey and considered a Eurasian country located in the western part of Asia, and southeastern Europe. Some of the other countries that border the republic are: Greece, Armenia and Iran. Interestingly, the Mediterranean Sea borders Turkey to the south; the Black Sea does so to the north. The Turkish Straits are the bodies of water that separate Europe and Asia.
Different conflicts were in existence in the past between in and over the island of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. An agreement between Great Britain, and the other two bigger nations brought British sovereignty in Cyprus to an end in 1960. Back in 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus in response to Greek military activity on the island. In terms of politics, the so-called "executive power" is held by the government of Cyprus whereas legislative power is vested in both the aforementioned government and the Cyprian "House of Representatives."
The national flag of the island of Cyprus is unique and thus very much different from that banners hoisted on Greek and Turkish flag poles. Two olive branches are displayed, which refer to the spirit of peace and cooperation that was aspired to by the Greek and Turkish populations of the island. The dove with an olive branch represented in the coat of arms repeats the message conveyed in the flag. The years of independence, 1960, are also commemorated in the national emblem.
These above mentioned flags are available at times as international flags for sale for use with garden and other flag poles. As aforementioned, some very tall flagpoles have been installed throughout the Turkish territory in recent years. Turkey and Cyprus have become popular tourist destinations to folks living in all kinds of areas of the world, including Europe and the United States. Istanbul has a European and an Asian side, in other words, it is divided geographically.
Interestingly, and despite somewhat of a lack of historical information on this national banner, the use of the red color on the Turkey banner is said to date back to the time of the Ottomans. The Ottomans in fact converted the nation to the religion of Islam, during the 1400's. Some of the other elements are not as old, yet have been around for hundreds of years.
Turkey is officially called the Republic of Turkey and considered a Eurasian country located in the western part of Asia, and southeastern Europe. Some of the other countries that border the republic are: Greece, Armenia and Iran. Interestingly, the Mediterranean Sea borders Turkey to the south; the Black Sea does so to the north. The Turkish Straits are the bodies of water that separate Europe and Asia.
Different conflicts were in existence in the past between in and over the island of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. An agreement between Great Britain, and the other two bigger nations brought British sovereignty in Cyprus to an end in 1960. Back in 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus in response to Greek military activity on the island. In terms of politics, the so-called "executive power" is held by the government of Cyprus whereas legislative power is vested in both the aforementioned government and the Cyprian "House of Representatives."
The national flag of the island of Cyprus is unique and thus very much different from that banners hoisted on Greek and Turkish flag poles. Two olive branches are displayed, which refer to the spirit of peace and cooperation that was aspired to by the Greek and Turkish populations of the island. The dove with an olive branch represented in the coat of arms repeats the message conveyed in the flag. The years of independence, 1960, are also commemorated in the national emblem.
These above mentioned flags are available at times as international flags for sale for use with garden and other flag poles. As aforementioned, some very tall flagpoles have been installed throughout the Turkish territory in recent years. Turkey and Cyprus have become popular tourist destinations to folks living in all kinds of areas of the world, including Europe and the United States. Istanbul has a European and an Asian side, in other words, it is divided geographically.
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