Turkey: Crossroads of Asia - Europe - Africa
Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a transcontinental country, located mostly in Western Asia and partly in Southeast Europe, bordering eight countries: Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Nakhchivan of Azerbaijan, Iraq, and Syria. Turkey is a member of the United Nations, NATO, OECD, OSCE, OIC, and G-20.
The Turkish passport is ranked 35th in the world, with visa-free travel to 121 countries, including Japan, Hong Kong, Macau…
The weather in Türkiye is influenced by the Mediterranean coastal climate. Summers are cool and dry, with average temperatures always above 220 degrees Celsius.
Turkey has a high-quality education system, with 11 names appearing in the world university rankings – QS World University Ranking.
Capital:
Ankara
Biggest City:
Istanbul
Language:
Turkish
Area:
783,356 km2 (Ranked 36)
Currency:
Lira