Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia (that portion of Turkey west of the Bosporus is geographically part of Europe), bordering the Black Sea, bet ...
Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire by reformer and national hero Mustafa KEMAL, known as Ataturk or "Father of ...
Longitude: 35
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Turkey:
8,947.895 km
Terrain:
High central plateau (Anatolia); narrow coastal plain; several mountain ranges.
Natural Resources:
Coal, iron ore, copper, chromium, antimony, mercury, gold, barite, borate, celestite (strontium), emery, feldspar, limestone, magnesite, marble, perlite, pumice, pyrites (sulfur), clay, arable land, hydropower.
Industries:
Textiles, food processing, automobiles, electronics, mining (coal, chromate, copper, boron), steel, petroleum, construction, lumber, paper.
Population: 84,119,531
The most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul; with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia; an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast.
Area: 783,562 km2
slightly larger than Texas
Strategic location controlling the Turkish Straits (Bosporus, Sea of Marmara, Dardanelles) that link the Black and Aegean Seas; the 3% of Turkish territory north of the Straits lies in Europe and goes by the names of European Turkey, Eastern Thrace, or Turkish Thrace; the 97% of the country in Asia is referred to as Anatolia; Istanbul, which straddles the Bosporus, is the only metropolis in the world located on two continents; Mount Ararat, the legendary landing place of Noah's ark, is in the far eastern portion of the country.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| tur | Turkish |
Turkish (official), Kurdish, other minority languages
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| TRY | Turkish lira | ₺ |
Capital City: Ankara
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 6:38 pm (GMT+03:00)
The flag of Turkey has a red field bearing a large fly-side facing white crescent and a smaller five-pointed white star placed just outside the crescent opening. The white crescent and star are offset slightly towards the hoist side of center.
Bordering Countries
Turkey is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Turkey
You're in for a treat! Turkey is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to June, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich historical sites including ancient ruins, palaces, and mosques.
- Stunning landscapes from beaches to mountains.
- Vibrant culture with music, dance, and festivals.
- Political instability in certain regions.
- High risk of earthquakes.
- Pickpocketing in tourist areas.
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Turkish cuisine features dishes like kebabs, mezes, and baklava.
- Rich use of spices, olive oil, and fresh vegetables.
- Popular beverages include Turkish tea and coffee.
- Explore Istanbul's historic sites.
- Visit Cappadocia's unique rock formations.
- Relax on the beaches of the Turquoise Coast.
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