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... | Austria
Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced
to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi
Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria's
status remained unclear for a decade. A State Treaty signed in 1955 ended the
occupation, ......more... |
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| Vienna
As a European city that combines beauty and charm with culture, style and sophistication, Vienna is sure to impress even the most discerning first-time visitor. Mixing the traditional elegance of "Mittel-Europa" with all the necessities of modern twenty-first-century living, it's a thoroughly cosmopolitan city that offers a friendly, laid back atmo ... ...more... |