Turkey

Asia · Capital Ankara

Turkey is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Ankara. It has a population of around 82,319,724 people. The main language is Turkish and the official currency is the Turkish lira. It shares land borders with 8 countries.

Turkey is a country in Asia. Its capital is Ankara. It has a population of 82,319,724, bordering 8 countries. The official language is Turkish. The official currency is the Turkish lira.

Where is Turkey?

Turkey at a glance

Capital: Ankara
Population: 82.3M
Currency: Turkish lira
Language: Turkish
Continent: Asia
Coastline: Yes

The flag of Turkey

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Bordering countries

Frequently asked questions about Turkey

What is the capital of Turkey?

The capital of Turkey is Ankara.

What continent is Turkey in?

Turkey is located in Asia.

What is the population of Turkey?

Turkey has a population of approximately 82,319,724 people.

What is the currency of Turkey?

The official currency of Turkey is the Turkish lira.

What language is spoken in Turkey?

The main language spoken in Turkey is Turkish.

What is the flag of Turkey?

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