54 years ago today, on August 4, 1971 (June 14, 1971 lunar calendar), our country established diplomatic relations with Turkey. The ancient city of Effis Turkey, the full name of the Republic of Turkey. It means "the country of the brave". It spans Europe and Asia, and the Asian part accounts for 97% of the total area. The area is 814,578 square kilometers (including domestic waters). The population 60 million (1993), and the Turks account for more than 80%. The official language is Turkish. 99% of the people believe in Islam. The capital, Ankara. Boron, antimony, and chromium in the mineral deposits are important in the world, in addition to copper, iron, and coal. The forest area is 20 million hectares. Agriculture is relatively developed, and industry has a certain foundation. Per capita GDP is 2685 US dollars (1995). The main agricultural products are wheat, barley, cotton, tobacco, etc., and there is more than enough food for self-sufficiency. Animal husbandry is developed, and Ankara sheep is world-famous. Industry is mainly in textiles and food, as well as petrochemical, metallurgy, cement, automobiles, etc. Export textiles, agricultural products, petroleum products, leather, mineral products, etc.; import crude oil, mechanical and electrical products, chemicals, vehicles, coal, non-ferrous metals, etc. There are many ports such as Istanbul. The Turks are historically known as Turks. From the 8th to the 13th century, the Turks moved to Asia Minor. The Ottoman Empire was established in the 14th century. From the 15th to the 16th century, it crossed three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. In the 20th century, it became a colony of Britain, France and Germany. In 19 On October 29, 1923 (Republic Day), the Republic of Turkey was established. It pursued a policy of alliance with the West. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, it strengthened relations with countries in the region. It established diplomatic relations with China on August 4, 1971. Afyon Karahisar Province Scenery Westbound from Ankara via Il Mitte Scenery along the way Turkish Palace Ruins Turkey Konya Province Scenery Turkey Bodrum Port Cotton Castle Ancient City of Spring Ruins Jurimo (Rock Church) Street Restaurants Istanbul Grand Free Market Turkey Old Palace Aspandos Ancient Residence Ankara Ankara Ankara Antalya Antalya Antalya Antalya Antalya Antalya Antalya Antalya Antalya Antalya Antalya Antalya Royal Palace Interior Mediterranean Sports Antalya Independence Street Square Spire Grand Bazaar Groundwater Palace View of the Mediterranean Sea Mura-Bodolum Mura Capadocia (Hot Air Balloon) Mura-Bodolum Blue, Sofia Mura-Fetiermula-Marmaris Mura-Fetierka Padochiacana Kalecanakale - Troy Handicrafts (Blue Eyes) Kanecanekale - Troy Turkish Coffee Turkish Food Nemrut Mountain Turkish Food Eurasian Bridge Istanbul Turkey Sandpot Athena Temple Istanbul Istanbul Turkish Food Turkey Photos Istanbul Izmir-Effis Ancient City Istanbul Istanbul Rumeli Castle Turkey BBQ