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Türkiye

Republic of Türkiye

Capital
Ankara
Ankara (formerly Angora; before 1923 the capital was Constantinople / Istanbul)
Population
87,926,082
2026 estimate
Area
783,562 km²
Code
TUR
Languages
Turkish
Currencies
Turkish lira (₺)

Did you know?

  • 🏙Istanbul is the only major city in the world spanning two continents — Europe and Asia.
  • Tulips originated in Turkey and were sent from here to the Netherlands, not the other way around.
  • 🛕Home to Göbekli Tepe — the oldest known temple complex, roughly 11,000 years old (older than agriculture itself).
  • 👥Cappadocia's underground cities could shelter up to 20,000 people — complete with stables, churches and wineries.
  • ☕️Turkey introduced the world to coffee houses, yogurt and tulip mania.

Location

39.00°, 35.00°

Actual size

Compared to Australia.

Outline of Australia
Australia · 7,692,024 km²
Outline of Türkiye
Türkiye
783,562 km²
% of Australia
10.19%