Countries bordering Turkey

Turkey shares land borders with 8 countries. Located in Western Asia, Turkey has a geographic position that connects it with several nations of the region. The bordering countries are: Bulgaria, Syria, Greece, Georgia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Armenia.

Bordering Countries

8

Region

Asia

Population

85.66M

Neighbors Population

191.86M

Complete list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Bulgaria	Sofia	6.44M	110,879 km²	Europe
Syria	Damascus	25.62M	185,180 km²	Asia
Greece	Athens	10.40M	131,990 km²	Europe
Georgia	Tbilisi	4.00M	69,700 km²	Asia
Iran	Tehran	85.96M	1,648,195 km²	Asia
Azerbaijan	Baku	10.24M	86,600 km²	Asia
Iraq	Baghdad	46.12M	438,317 km²	Asia
Armenia	Yerevan	3.08M	29,743 km²	Asia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Turkey?

Turkey shares land borders with 8 countries: Bulgaria, Syria, Greece, Georgia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Armenia.

How many countries border Turkey?

Turkey has 8 neighboring countries that share a land border with it.

What region is Turkey in?

Turkey is located in Western Asia.

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