What Language Do They Speak in 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.
Official language of Turkey Turkish

The official language of Turkey is Turkish. Turkish is also an official language in 1 other country worldwide.

Languages in Turkey — FAQ

What language do they speak in Turkey?

The official language of Turkey is Turkish.

How many official languages does Turkey have?

Turkey has 1 official language: Turkish.

Is Turkish spoken anywhere else?

Turkish is also an official language in 1 other countries.

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🌍 All facts about Turkey 🏛️ Capital: Ankara 💰 Currency: Turkish lira

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