The design of the flag of Turkey dates back to the Ottoman Empire, and features a red background with a white crescent and white star.
Turkey
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Turkey is located on the border of Asia and Europe, and has applied to become a member of the European Union. Ninety-nine of Turkey's population is Muslim.
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