Turkey
Republic of Turkey
People: Turkish
Turkey (Türkiye) spans two continents, with Istanbul the only major city in the world located on both Europe and Asia. Turkey is located in Western Asia and has a population of around 85.7 million. Its capital city is Ankara, and the most widely spoken official language is Turkish.
Turkey — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Turkey |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Ankara |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Western Asia |
| Population | 85,664,944 |
| Area | 783,562 km² |
| Currency | Turkish lira (TRY) ₺ |
| Official Language | Turkish |
| Dialling Code | +90 |
| Internet TLD | .tr |
| Timezone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
| ISO Code | TR / TUR |
| Borders | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
What currency does Turkey use?
Turkey uses the Turkish lira (TRY, symbol: ₺).
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language of Turkey is Turkish.
What is the dialling code for Turkey?
The international dialling code for Turkey is +90.
What side of the road does Turkey drive on?
Turkey drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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