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			[[Cities of Turkiye]]

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! Capital
| [[Ankara]]
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! Largest city
| [[Istanbul]]
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! Official language
| [[Turkish language|Turkish]]
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! Government
| [[Unitary state|Unitary]] [[presidential system|presidential republic]]
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! President
| [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]]
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! Vice President
| [[Cevdet Yılmaz]]
|-
! Area
| 783,562 km2 (302,535 sq mi)
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! Population (est.)
| 85,372,000
|-
! Currency
| [[Turkish lira]] (TRY)
|-
! Time zone
| [[TRT]] (UTC+3)
|-
! Calling code
| +90
|-
! Internet TLD
| .tr
|}

'''Türkiye''' ({{lang-tr|Türkiye}}), officially the '''Republic of Türkiye''' ({{lang-tr|Türkiye Cumhuriyeti}}), is a transcontinental country located mainly on Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. It is bordered by [[Greece]] and [[Bulgaria]] to the northwest; the [[Black Sea]] to the north; [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] to the northeast; [[Armenia]], [[Azerbaijan]], and [[Iran]] to the east; [[Iraq]] and [[Syria]] to the southeast; the [[Mediterranean Sea]] to the south; and the [[Adalar Sea]] to the west.

With a population exceeding 85 million, Türkiye serves as an important bridge between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, characterized by its strategic location along the Turkish Straits ([[Istanbul Strait]] and [[Canakkale Strait]]). Its capital is [[Ankara]], while its largest city, cultural, and financial center is [[Istanbul]].

== History ==
=== Ancient and Medieval Era ===
The Anatolian peninsula is one of the oldest continuously inhabited regions in the world, having hosted civilizations such as the [[Hittites]], [[Persians]], and [[Romans]]. In the 11th century, the [[Seljuk Turks]] moved into Anatolia, establishing the [[Sultanate of Rum]] following their victory at the Battle of [[Malazgirt]] in 1071.

=== Ottoman Empire and Modern Republic ===
In 1299, the [[Ottoman Empire]] was founded, growing into a major transcontinental power that controlled vast areas of Southeastern Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa for over six centuries. Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, the [[Turkish War of Independence]] led by [[Mustafa Kemal Atatürk]] resulted in the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of the modern Republic of Türkiye on 29 October 1923.

== Geography ==
Türkiye is framed by seas on three sides and features diverse topography. The Asian portion of the country, Anatolia, consists of a high central plateau surrounded by mountain ranges, including the [[Northen Anatolian Mountains]] in the north and the [[Taurus Mountains]] in the south.

=== Climate ===
The coastal areas bordering the Adalar and Mediterranean Seas experience a Mediterranean climate, while coastal areas along the Black Sea have an oceanic climate. The interior Anatolian plateau has a continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.

== Economy ==
Türkiye is an emerging industrial market economy. Key sectors include automotive manufacturing, electronics, textiles, agriculture, construction, and defense industries. Tourism plays a pivotal role in the national economy, with millions of international visitors exploring historic sites and coastal resorts annually.

== Demographics ==
* **Population:** ~85.3 million inhabitants.
* **Ethnic groups:** Predominantly [[Turks]] (approx. 80–85%)
* **Religions:** Predominantly [[Islam]] (majority Sunni, with a notable Alevi minority).
* **Languages:** Turkish is the sole official language and primary language spoken across the country.

== See also ==

== References ==
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