| Country | Turkey |
| Continent | Europe, Asia |
| Location | 38.96370 N, 35.24330 E |
| Map of Turkey |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 783,356 km² |
| Coastline | 4500 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Cyprus Syria Lebanon Georgia Palestine Armenia Israel Bulgaria Jordan Iraq Azerbaijan Moldova Ukraine Romania Macedonia Albania Serbia Montenegro Kuwait Bosnia and Herzegovina Hungary Belarus Malta |
| Time Zone | FET (UTC +3) |
| Population | 78.67 million (2015) |
| Symbol |  |
| Founded Date | October 29, 1923 |
| Prime Minister of Turkey | Binali Yıldırım |
| National Anthem | “Istiklal Marsi” |
| National Animal | Grey Wolf |
| National Bird | Redwing |
| National Game | Oil Wrestling |
| National Drink | Raki (Lion’s Milk) |
| National Flower | Tulipa |
| National Colors | Red and White |
| National Languages | Turkish |
| Seasons in Turkey | Summer Season Winter Season Springs Season Autumn Season |
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| Religion in Turkey | Islam (96.5%) Christianity (0.3%) Other/None (3.2%) |
| Average Marriage age in Turkey | 17 years for men and 17 years for women |
| Capital | Ankara (390 55’N 32050’E) |
| Number of Provinces | 81 Provinces |
| Largest Province in Turkey | Konya |
| Smallest Province in Turkey | Yalova |
| Largest City in Turkey | Istanbul |
| Smallest City in Turkey | Siran |
| Literacy rate | 98.4% (males) 91.8% (females) |
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| GDP | PPP – $2.082 trillion (2017) Nominal – $861 billion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $25,776 (2017) |
| Currency | Turkish lira (₺) (TRY) |
| Calling Code | +90 |
| Internet TLD | .tr |
| ISO 3166 code | TR |
| Festivals of Turkey | Sarıgerme Kite Festival Ankara International Film Festival Camel Wrestling New Year Celebration Film Festivals Zeytinli Rock Festival Istanbul Jazz festival Istanbul Music Festival Mevlana Memorial Celebrations Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival International Folklor Festival Kirkpinar Traditional Turkish Oil Wrestling Festival Nasreddin Hoca Festival |
| Monuments | Sultanahmet Square Marmarais Mountains Tombs of Osman and Orhan Canakkale Sehitleri Aniti Behramkale Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Gallipoli National Park Canakkale Truva Heykeli Onur Aniti Twin Minaret Madrasa Ataturk Monument Constantine Column Midas Monument Samsun Amazon Heykeli |
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| Longest River in Turkey | Kızılırmak river |
| Largest Lake | Van Lake |
| Highest Mountain in Turkey | Mount Ararat |
| Highest Pyramid in Turkey | Great Pyramid of Giza |
| Biggest Airport in Turkey | Istanbul New Airport |
| Biggest dam in Turkey | Ataturk Dam |
| Tallest building in Turkey | Diamond of Istanbul |
| Richest person of Turkey | Murat Ulker |
| Best places to visit in Turkey | Istanbul Cappadocia Ephesus Bodrum Side Marmaris Antalya Konya Mardin Ankara |
| Official Website | www.mfa.gov.tr |
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