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🇹🇷 Turkey

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Last Updated Mar 8, 2026

About Turkey

Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 86 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city. Istanbul is its largest city and economic center. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa, and Antalya.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Ankara

Population 85.7 million

Area 783,562 km²

Language Turkish

Currency Turkish lira

GDP/Capita $15,893

Travel Advisory

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency: Turkish lira (TRY)
GDP: $1.36T
GDP per Capita: $15,893

Development

Life Expectancy: 77.2 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region: Asia
Capital: Ankara
Area: 783,562 km²
Population: 85,664,944
Timezone: UTC+03:00
Languages: Turkish
Calling Code: +90
Drives On: Right
ISO Code: TR