As we approach Anzac Day, join your captain, Amanda Bower, on an exciting audio adventure as we whirl into the vibrant country of Türkiye, also known as Turkey. This week, we’ll soar across continents in our Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner, exploring Istanbul, a city that spans both Europe and Asia and boasts a rich tapestry of history from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Plus, we learn about Türkiye's unique school commutes and tantalising national dishes like manti. Ready for a fun-filled journey? Strap in, and let’s take a squiz at Türkiye!
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LINKS:
Map of Turkey: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-Turkey-http-pasinexcom-location-maps_fig1_272493266
Top 10 tourist attractions of Istanbul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwmjJvM_rLs
The Trojan Horse story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTTRjZAOFrI
Traditional Turkish Manti recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/154920/homemade-manti-traditional-turkish-dumplings/
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