TURKEY: A STRATEGIC LAND AND ITS PEOPLE

Duration: 11 min

Year Published: 1959

Format: 16mm

Color: Color & B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Explains that the location of Turkey between Asia and Europe and astride Russia's water route to the Black Sea gives it a strategic political importance. Describes the climatic and geographic features of Turkey, and shows the country's natural resources and industries in relation to the Turkish people. Describes the beginnings of westernization as introduced by Ataturk, and the continuing changes taking place in modern Turkey.

Complete Record: Source: Coronet Interest level: el-jh-sh Guide: Guide Price: b&w $60, color $110 Format: sd b&w and color Catalog numbers: LC card Fi R 59-441

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)