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Country in Europe

Turkey

Turkey belongs to Europe. The capital city is Ankara.

CapitalAnkara
LanguageTurkish
CurrencyTurkish lira
Population85.7M

Key Facts

RegionSoutheast Europe / Western Asia
GovernmentPresidential republic
Independence1923
Area783,562 km2
Population density107/km2
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Calling code+90
Drives onRight

Quick View

HDI
0.855
Safety index
47.3
Internet access
83%
Life expectancy
77.7

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mount Ararat5,137 m
Suphan Dagi4,058 m
Erciyes3,916 m

Religion (est.)

  • Islam97%
  • No religion2%
  • Christianity1%
  • Other<1%

Why Visit

IstanbulHagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar and the Bosphorus bridge two continents.
CappadociaFairy-chimney rock formations, underground cities and hot-air balloon flights at sunrise.
PamukkaleCotton-white travertine terraces and ancient Roman spa city Hierapolis.
EphesusOne of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, with a Library of Celsus.
Aegean CoastBodrum, Oludeniz and the Turquoise Coast offer beaches and Hellenistic ruins.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Istanbul
15.4M
Ankara
5.6M
Izmir
4.4M

Climate Overview

4CJan avg.
26CJul avg.
700 mmYearly rainfall
Mediterranean / Continental / Semi-arid eastClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyTurkish lira
Official languageTurkish
National day29 October
Electricity230V, Type C/F