Welcome to Türkiye 🇹🇷 — a remarkable destination in Western Asia. Its official name is Republic of Türkiye, and today around 85.5 million people call this Asia nation home, spread across roughly 783,562 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Türkiye: key statistics, an introduction to Ankara, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Asia.
Geography of Türkiye
Geographically, Türkiye belongs to Western Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 783,562 km², which makes it the 38th largest country or territory on Earth.
Türkiye has a coastline as well as land borders with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq and Syria — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Ankara, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how turkish life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 85.5 million people live in Türkiye, making it the 18th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Türkiye is called a Turkish.
The main language spoken here is Turkish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Türkiye — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Turkish lira (TRY, symbol ₺). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Türkiye is +90. Websites from the country typically use the .tr internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Türkiye are its flag, its capital Ankara, and its approximate population of 85.5 million.
Neighbouring countries
Türkiye shares borders with 8 countries:
Fun facts about Türkiye
- Türkiye's flag emoji is 🇹🇷 — its two-letter country code is TR and its three-letter code is TUR.
- Türkiye covers 783,562 km², ranking 38th in the world by area.
- With about 85.5 million people, Türkiye holds the 18th spot in the world population ranking.
- Türkiye is a member state of the United Nations.
- Türkiye shares borders with 8 countries.
Türkiye — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Türkiye?
- The capital of Türkiye is Ankara.
- What is the population of Türkiye?
- Türkiye has a population of approximately 85,518,661 people, ranking 18th in the world.
- Where is Türkiye located?
- Türkiye is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Türkiye?
- The main language spoken in Türkiye is Turkish.
- What currency is used in Türkiye?
- Türkiye uses the Turkish lira (TRY).
