Geography
Turkey is in Western Asia, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 39, 35; it has Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria.
Neighboring countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria
Europe
Turkey
Turkey is a country in Western Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Ankara
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Western Asia
- Population
- 85.7 million
- Area
- 783,562 km²
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY)
- Official language
- Turkish
- Calling code
- +90
- Internet TLD
- .tr
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
Turkey map preview: 39.00, 35.00
People and Culture
Turkey uses Turkish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Turkey varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Turkey is recorded with the official name Republic of Turkey. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Ankara
- Western Asia cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Ankara
- Time zone data: UTC+03:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Turkey is grouped under Europe.
- Turkey has a listed area of 783,562 km².
- Turkey is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Turkey
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
What continent is Turkey in?
Turkey is in Europe.
What currency does Turkey use?
Turkey uses the Turkish lira.
What language is spoken in Turkey?
Turkish is listed for Turkey in this database.