Is the flower Turkey's national symbol?

Question

The current logo for Turkish tourism is the flower. What flower is that, and what does it represent?

I'm talking about this http://www.goturkey.com

Answer 1

Tulip and is originally from Turkey and central Asia

Answer 2

From what I have seen the symbol of Turkish tourism is a red tulip with blue leaves.

More info on the official site of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism:

Answer 3

Its a tulip its originally from Turkey

Answer 4

that flower in question be a tulip, hence it originates from there.

it represents prosperity and a long live !the dutch developed different strains (shapes and colours) ever since that happend you will find it all over the world.

Answer 5

It is a tulip. Tulips are indigineous to Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan. They were first imported to Europe from Turkey (Ottoman Empire) in the 16th century. The word "tulip" also comes from Turkish. See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip#Origi...