What is the Capital of Turkey?

The flag of Turkey has a red field bearing a large fly-side facing white crescent and a smaller five-pointed white star placed just outside the crescent opening. The white crescent and star are offset slightly towards the hoist side of center.
Capital of Turkey Ankara

The capital city of Turkey is Ankara. Turkey is located in Western Asia, Europe, with a population of 85,664,944. The official currency is the Turkish lira and the primary language spoken is Turkish.

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Capital of Turkey — FAQ

What is the capital of Turkey?

The capital of Turkey is Ankara.

Is Ankara the largest city in Turkey?

No — while Ankara is the capital, the largest city in Turkey is Istanbul.

What country is Ankara in?

Ankara is the capital city of Turkey.

What continent is Ankara in?

Ankara, the capital of Turkey, is located in Europe.

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