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Article 1: Form of the State
c1. The Turkish state is a Republic.
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Article 2: Characteristics of the Republic
c1. The Republic of Turkey is a democratic, secular and social state governed by the rule of law; bearing in mind the concepts of public peace, national solidarity and justice; respecting human rights; loyal to the nationalism of Atatürk, and based on the fundamental tenets set forth in the Preamble.
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Article 3: Integrity of the State, Official Language, Flag, National Anthem, and Capital
c1. The Turkish state, with its territory and nation, is an indivisible entity. Its language is Turkish.
c2. Its flag, the form of which is prescribed by the relevant law, is composed of a white crescent and star on a red background.
c3. Its national anthem is the “İstiklâl Marşı”.
c4. Its capital is Ankara.
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Article 4: Irrevocable Provisions
c1. The provision of Article 1 of the Constitution establishing the form of the state as a Republic, the provisions in Article 2 on the characteristics of the Republic, and the provision of Article 3 shall not be amended, nor shall their amendment be proposed.
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