The country of Turkey is in the Asia continent and the latitude and longitude for the country are 39.1988° N, 34.0723° E. See map below:
Turkey-Map via kwout
The neighboring countries of Turkey are: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq
Turkey's maritime boundaries include: Cyprus, Egypt, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Northern Cyprus
Turkey is a large peninsula that bridges the continents of Europe and Asia. It is surrounded on three sides by the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Aegean Sea. Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, is built on land in the Bosporus seaway.
Turkey is one of the most earthquake prone areas on Earth. It's highest mountain, Mount Ararat has two peaks, with Great Ararat reaching 16,945 feet (5,165 meters).
The Turkish people are from diverse backgrounds. The majority of the population lives in cities, and children who want to go to high school must move to a city. The people are primarily Sunni Muslim. One fifth of the population is Kurdish.
Learn more Turkey facts and information on National Geographic.
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