The first written treaty was signed at Kadesh between Anatolians and Egyptians. The horse was domesticated by Turkish tribes in Central Asia. The anecdotes of Nasreddin Hodja are told all over the world. Turkish literature, notably poetry and fiction, has a remarkable tradition and has been widely translated. Hezarfen Ahmet Chelebi was the first person to fly across the Bosphorus by mounting wings on his arms.
Turkish cuisine is one of the richest in the world.
Turkish delight and Turkish coffee have become trademarks all over the world. Many tulip varieties were developed by Turkish horticulturists. Army divisions, camouflage and the military band were introduced by the Ottomans. Turkey is a secular, parliamentary democracy.