The location of Turkey between Asia and Europe and astride Russia’s water route to the Black Sea gives it a strategic political importance. Shows the climatic and geographical features, natural resources and industries in relation to the Turkish people, the beginnings of westernisation as introduced by Ataturk and the continuing changes taking place in modern Turkey.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011223
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Turkey - Description and travel
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Turkey - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Turkey - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)