Countries bordering Turkey

Turkey shares land borders with 8 countries. Located in Western Asia, Turkey holds a strategic position in the heart of Asia. Its neighbors are: Iran, Iraq, Syria, Greece, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia.

Bordering Countries

Region

Asia

Island

Neighboring countries list

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Turkey?

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

How many borders does Turkey have?

Turkey has 8 land borders.

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