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Türkiye

Republic of Türkiye

Asia · Western Asia

Capital
Ankara
Population
82.3M
Area
783,562 km²
Region
Western Asia
Languages
Turkish
Currency
Turkish lira (₺)

Location on the World Map

Türkiye
Asia · Western Asia
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ContinentAsia · Western Asia

Famous Personality

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

leader

He founded the Republic of Türkiye and remains its most iconic national figure.

Local Delicacy

Baklava

It is a rich pastry of layered filo, nuts, and syrup popular across Türkiye.

National Symbols

National animalGray wolf
National birdRedwing

Famous Landmark & Geography

Hagia Sophia, a famous landmark of Türkiye

Hagia Sophia

This historic Istanbul monument is world-famous for its Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropWheat

Wheat is Türkiye's principal staple crop and occupies more farmland than any other field crop.

Most grown fruitHazelnut

Hazelnuts are Türkiye's most iconic fruit crop, and the country is the world's leading producer by a wide margin.

Major Cities

Istanbul Ankara Izmir Bursa Antalya

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Mount Ararat5,137 m
2Cilo Dağı4,135 m
3Süphan Dağı4,058 m
4Kaçkar Dağı3,937 m

Major Airports

Istanbul Airport · Istanbul
IATA ISTICAO LTFM
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport · Istanbul
IATA SAWICAO LTFJ
Ankara Esenboğa Airport · Ankara
IATA ESBICAO LTAC
Antalya Airport · Antalya
IATA AYTICAO LTAI

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Bağlama

The bağlama is Türkiye's best-known folk lute and the core instrument of aşık and regional music traditions.

2
Ney

This end-blown reed flute is iconic in Turkish classical and Mevlevi Sufi music.

3
Darbuka

A highly popular goblet drum in Turkish folk, urban, and dance music.

4
Kemençe

The kemençe is strongly associated with Black Sea and Ottoman classical traditions in Türkiye.

5
Zurna

This loud double-reed instrument is central to Turkish weddings, outdoor dances, and village celebrations.

Major Rivers

Euphrates Tigris Kızılırmak Sakarya

Bordering Countries

ArmeniaAzerbaijanBulgariaGeorgiaGreeceIranIraqSyria

Traditional Dress

Local people in the traditional dress of Türkiye

Traditional Turkish folk costume