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🇹🇷 Turkey Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Turkey is a country in Middle East / Southeast Europe, Asia/Europe. It covers a total area of 783,562 km² and has a coastline of 7,200 km. It shares land borders with 8 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia/Europe
geographical region
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Region
Middle East / Southeast Europe
sub-region
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Total Area
783,562 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
109/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
7,200 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+3
UTC offset
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Independence
1923
established
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Climate
Mediterranean coast, continental interior, cold north
general type

Location and Position

Turkey is situated in Middle East / Southeast Europe, within the broader continent of Asia/Europe. The country has a coastline of 7,200 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Turkey covers a total area of 783,562 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 85.3M across this area, the population density is 109/km². The capital city is Ankara.

Climate

The climate of Turkey is mediterranean coast, continental interior, cold north. The best time to visit is generally April–June, September–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Turkey

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Greece
Athens
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Bulgaria
Sofia
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Georgia
Tbilisi
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Armenia
Yerevan
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Azerbaijan
Baku
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Iran
Tehran
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Iraq
Baghdad
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Syria
Damascus

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Turkey located?

Turkey is located in Middle East / Southeast Europe, Asia/Europe. The capital city is Ankara.

How large is Turkey?

Turkey has a total area of 783,562 km² with a population density of 109/km².

What countries border Turkey?

Turkey shares land borders with: Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Syria.

What is the climate of Turkey?

The climate of Turkey is Mediterranean coast, continental interior, cold north. The best time to visit is April–June, September–October.

What timezone is Turkey in?

Turkey observes UTC+3 timezone.

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