Turkey

Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian peninsula in Asia, with a small part in Southeast Europe. It borders eight countries: Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest, Georgia to the northeast, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east, and Iraq and Syria to the south. The capital is Ankara, while Istanbul, the largest city, is a major cultural and economic center. Turkey is known for its rich cultural history, reflecting influences from ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations. The country is famous for its historical sites, diverse cuisine, beautiful beaches, and unique landscapes, including Cappadocia and the Aegean coast. Turkey is a meeting point between East and West and holds an important strategic position. The Turkish economy is one of the largest emerging economies in the world, with key sectors including tourism, agriculture, industry, and commerce. Population of Turkey from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 82 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 83 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 84 million inhabitants. Capital (Ankara): Population in 2020: About 5.6 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Istanbul: ~15.5 million Ankara: ~5.6 million Izmir: ~4.4 million Bursa: ~3.1 million Antalya: ~2.5 million Adana: ~2.3 million Konya: ~2.2 million Gaziantep: ~2.1 million Şanlıurfa: ~2 million Mersin: ~1.8 million Turkey is divided into 81 provinces. GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 644 billion Euros. 2019: About 649 billion Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 30.4%. 2019: About 33.1%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 11%. 2019: About 13.7%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)