What is the Capital of Turkey?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
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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Ankara at a glance
| Capital city | Ankara |
|---|---|
| Country | Turkey (Republic of Turkey) |
| Region | Western Asia, Europe |
| Largest city | Istanbul |
| Country population | 85,664,944 (18th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Turkish lira (TRY) |
| Calling code | +90 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Turkey
- Yerevan, capital of Armenia
- Baku, capital of Azerbaijan
- Sofia, capital of Bulgaria
- Tbilisi, capital of Georgia
- Athens, capital of Greece
- Tehran, capital of Iran
- Baghdad, capital of Iraq
- Damascus, capital of Syria
Turkey in context
- Turkey covers 783,562 km², making it the 36th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 109 people per km² ranks 82nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria.
- With 85,664,944 people, Turkey holds about 28.4% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 10.2% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Turkey is a member state of the United Nations.
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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.
Is Ankara the capital of Turkey?
Yes — Ankara is the capital of Turkey (official name: Republic of Turkey).
Ankara is the capital of which country?
Ankara is the capital of Turkey, in Western Asia.
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