Turkey: Emergence of a Nation

Reviews the major political and social developments in the Republic of Turkey since its formation in 1923, and shows the influence of cultural traditions dating back to the Greek, Roman, and Ottoman empire. Uses map animation to show the relationship between the nations' geographic position and its strategic position in world affairs. Illustrates the efforts of the Turkish government and people to build a modern, independent industrial nation.

Old man walking past construction site, a mosque, sipping tea... Troy ruins, maps, Ephesus ruins, Perganon ruins, St. Sophia, Castles on Bosphorus, call to prayers from minerets, kids reading, farmers, dams.