Turkey 🇹🇷
Turkey 🇹🇷: capital Ankara, population 85 million, located in Europe/Asia. Currency: Turkish Lira (₺). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Ankara
- Population: 85 million
- Continent: Europe/Asia
- Language: Turkish
- Currency: Turkish Lira (₺)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Türkiye
- Area: 783,562 km² (302,535 sq mi)
- Region: Western Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Turkish
- Internet domain: .tr
Fun Facts About Turkey
- Spans two continents.
- Tulips were first cultivated here, not in the Netherlands.
- Home to one of the oldest known human settlements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turkey known for?
Turkey is known for several things — Spans two continents; Tulips were first cultivated here, not in the Netherlands; Home to one of the oldest known human settlements.
How big is Turkey?
Turkey covers about 783,562 square kilometers (302,535 square miles), in the Western Asia region.
Is Turkey landlocked?
No. Turkey has a coastline and shares land borders with 8 neighboring countries.
What are people from Turkey called?
People from Turkey are called Turkish.
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
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