Turkey: capital, population, borders and facts
Turkey is a transcontinental country in Europe and Asia. Its capital city is Ankara. Roughly 87 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Turkey shares a land border with 8 countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Its coast touches the Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea and Black Sea. The national flag uses red and white.
| Capital city | Ankara |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe and Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 87 million |
| Land neighbours | 8: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria |
| Seas and oceans | Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea, Black Sea |
| Flag colours | red, white |
Outline of Turkey
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
What is the population of Turkey?
Turkey has roughly 87 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Turkey?
Turkey borders Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq and Syria.
Is Turkey landlocked?
No, Turkey is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Turkey
In Turkey, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Turkey travel basics page.
Put what you know about Turkey to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Turkey is Ankara. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Turkey flag uses red and white. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Turkey has 8 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 87 million people, Turkey is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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Facts are rounded and checked against standard references, but please double-check anything important. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.