Turkey

Turkey 


General Information:



Capital: Ankara


Largest City: Istanbul


Government Type: Democratic Republic


President: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (as of 2025)


Official Language: Turkish


Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)


Major Religion: Islam (but officially a secular state)


Population: Around 85 million (as of 2025)



Geography:


Turkey is a transcontinental country, located partly in Europe and mostly in Asia.


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


Famous tourist destinations include:


Cappadocia (with its unique rock formations and hot air balloons)


Pamukkale (thermal terraces)


Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul


Ephesus (ancient ruins)




Historical Significance:


Turkey was the center of the Ottoman Empire, which lasted from the 13th century until 1922.


Mustafa Kemal Atatürk founded the modern Republic of Turkey in 1923 and introduced many reforms to secularize and modernize the country.



Culture:


Turkish cuisine is rich and diverse — famous dishes include kebabs, baklava, dolma, and Turkish coffee.


Turkish TV series and movies have gained international popularity in recent years.


Turkey is also known for its traditional arts, music, and carpets.



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