Turkey
Present-day Turkey was created in 1923 from the Turkish remnants of the Ottoman Empire. Soon thereafter, the country instituted secular laws to replace traditional religious fiats. In 1945 Turkey joined the UN, and in 1952 it became a member of NATO. Turkey intervened militarily on Cyprus in 1974 to protect Turkish Cypriots and prevent a Greek take ......more... | Belgium
Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. It has prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led ......more... |
Ankara
| Brussels
At the heart of the federal state, Brussels is the capital of Belgium. The Royal Square, with the statue of Godfrey of Bouillon seems tiny and encourages you to explore the rich surroundings.
In the Marolles, you will find yourself in the heart of Brussels through its markets a great way to meet people. ... ...more... |