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Türkiye — Country Facts & Profile

Western Asia, Asia

Turkish

Türkiye ranks #18 by population and #38 by land area worldwide. Officially known as Türkiye, this independent country sits in Western Asia and is home to 85,518,661 people. Ankara serves as its capital. The official language is Turkish. The national currency is the Turkish lira (₺ TRY).

Country Statistics

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Ankara
Capital
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85,518,661
Population
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783,562 km²
Area (km²)
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302,535 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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109 / km²
Population Density
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₺ TRY
Currency
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+90
Dial Code
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.tr
TLD
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Asia
Continent

Physical Geography

Türkiye is located in Western Asia at coordinates 39.00°N, 35.00°E. It shares borders with 8 countries. Total land area: 783,562 km² (302,535 mi²). Population density: 109 people per km².

ContinentAsia
Coordinates39.00°N, 35.00°E
TimezonesEurope/Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions about Türkiye

What is the capital of Türkiye?
The capital of Türkiye is Ankara.
What is the population of Türkiye?
Türkiye has a population of approximately 85,518,661 people.
What continent is Türkiye in?
Türkiye is located in Asia, in the Western Asia subregion.
Where is Türkiye located?
Türkiye is located in Western Asia, Asia, at coordinates 39.0°N, 35.0°E.
What currency does Türkiye use?
Türkiye uses the Turkish lira (₺ TRY).
What is the capital and currency of Türkiye?
The capital of Türkiye is Ankara and the currency is the Turkish lira (TRY).
What language is spoken in Türkiye?
The official language of Türkiye is Turkish.
What is the area of Türkiye?
Türkiye covers a total area of 783,562 km² (302,535 square miles).
How large is Türkiye in square miles?
Türkiye has a total area of approximately 302,535 square miles (783,562 km²).
What is the population density of Türkiye?
Türkiye has a population density of approximately 109 people per km².
Is Türkiye an independent country?
Yes, Türkiye is a fully independent and sovereign country.
How many countries does Türkiye border?
Türkiye shares land borders with 8 countries.
What countries border Türkiye?
Türkiye shares land borders with: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria.
What is the country calling code for Türkiye?
The international calling code for Türkiye is +90. To call Türkiye from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +90 and the local number.
What time zone is Türkiye in?
Türkiye operates on the Europe/Istanbul time zone.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)

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