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Turkey

Türkiye

Western Asia, Asia

Turkish

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

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Ankara
Capital
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85,664,944
Population
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783,562 km²
Area
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₺ TRY
Currency
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+90
Dial Code
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.tr
TLD

Economy

Turkey has a GDP per capita of $15,893, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$15,893
GNI per Capita$13,460

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.

ContinentEurope
Coordinates39.00°N, 35.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Ararat
5,137 m
🏞️ Longest RiverEuphrates
2,800 km
TimezonesUTC+03:00

UNESCO World Heritage

Turkey is home to 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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2

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Turkey, including New İzmir Stadium with a capacity of 41,540 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumNew İzmir Stadium
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.

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)