Turkey (officially Republic of Turkey) is an independent country located in Western Asia, Asia. With a population of 85,664,944 people, it ranks #18 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 783,562 km² (#38 globally), with a population density of 109 people per km². The capital city is Ankara. The official language is Turkish.
Key Facts
Population
85,664,944
#18 world ranking
Area
783,562 km²
#38 world ranking
Population Density
109/km²
Capital
Ankara
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+03:00
Continent
Europe, Asia
Bordering Countries
8
neighboring countries
Languages
- Turkish— see all countries
Currency
- Turkish lira (₺)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (8)
Iran
Iraq
Syria
Greece
Azerbaijan
Bulgaria
Georgia
ArmeniaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
What is the population of Turkey?
Turkey has a population of 85,664,944 people, ranking #18 in the world by population.
How big is Turkey?
Turkey covers an area of 783,562 km², ranking #38 in the world by area. The population density is 109 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Turkey?
The official languages of Turkey are: Turkish.
What is the currency of Turkey?
The currency of Turkey is Turkish lira (₺).
What countries border Turkey?
Turkey shares borders with 8 countries: Iran, Iraq, Syria, Greece, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia.