Turkey
Türkiye
Western Asia, Asia
Turkey (Türkiye) is a country in Western Asia, Europe. With a population of 85,664,944 and an area of 783,562 km², the capital city is Ankara. The official language is Turkish. The national currency is the Turkish lira (₺ TRY).
Quick Facts
Economy
Turkey has a GDP per capita of $15,893, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Geography
Turkey is located in Western Asia at coordinates 39.00°N, 35.00°E. It shares borders with 8 countries. The highest point is Mount Ararat at 5,137 m.
UNESCO World Heritage
Turkey is home to 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.
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World Heritage Sites
Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Turkey, including New İzmir Stadium with a capacity of 41,540 seats.
41,540 seats
Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey
- What is the capital of Turkey?
- The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
- What is the population of Turkey?
- Turkey has a population of approximately 85,664,944 people.
- What currency does Turkey use?
- Turkey uses the Turkish lira (₺ TRY).
- What language is spoken in Turkey?
- The official language of Turkey is Turkish.
- What is the area of Turkey?
- Turkey covers a total area of 783,562 km².
- What is the GDP per capita of Turkey?
- The GDP per capita of Turkey is approximately $15,893.
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Turkey have?
- Turkey has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.