Information about Turkey; Meaning of the Flag of Turkey, 2020 Population, Capital, Currency and Time Difference

Information about Turkey; Meaning of the Flag of Turkey, 2020 Population, Capital, Currency and Time Difference

Turkey, which was founded on 29 October 1923, has lands in Asia and Europe. The country, which consists of 81 provinces in total, consists of 7 geographical regions. The names of these regions are Marmara, Black Sea, Mediterranean, Central Anatolia, Aegean, Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia Region. We have compiled information about Turkey for you.

Information about Turkey; Meaning of the Flag of Turkey, 2020 Population, Capital, Currency and Time Difference

The national and official flag of the Republic of Turkey consists of red and white colors. The moon on the flag represents Islam as in many other countries. Yildiz symbolizes the Turkish nation. The official adoption date of the flag is May 29, 1936. The national anthem of Turkey is the Turkish National Anthem written by Mehmet Akif Ersoy and composed by Osman Zeki Üngör. The National Anthem was accepted on 12 March 1921. The most well-known cities in Turkey are Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa and Muğla. The metropolises of the country, Izmir, Istanbul and Ankara, are highly developed in terms of industry, trade and tourism. Antalya and Muğla are the cities with the most developed summer tourism. These cities are visited by over 5 million tourists every year. Bursa, located in the Marmara Region, has been chosen as the “most livable city” of Turkey. It is ranked 28th in the list of Most Livable Cities in the World.

 Where is Turkey?

 Turkey is located between 36 - 42 degrees north parallels and 26 - 45 east meridians. It is one of the 6 countries with territories in both Asia and Europe. It is neighbors with Bulgaria and Greece in the northwest. Its northeastern border neighbors are Iran, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. Syria and Iraq are located in its south. Its border neighbors Iran, Iraq and Syria are rich in oil reserves. Connecting Asia and Europe, Turkey occupies a strategic geopolitical position. Transportation and commercial activities between the two continents are provided through the Bosphorus and Çanakkale Straits. Surrounded by seas on three sides, Turkey is also a peninsula country. Agricultural lands are large and fertile in the country where three different climates are seen.

 What is the population of Turkey? (2020)

 According to unofficial figures, the total population of Turkey is 84,339,067. The most populous region is Marmara, and the most populous province is Istanbul. The population of Istanbul is more than 15 million. The other most populous provinces of Turkey are İzmir, Ankara, Bursa, Adana, Antalya and Konya, where industry and tourism are developed. Konya is also the largest city in terms of surface area and is located in the Central Anatolia Region. The lowest population density is in the Southeastern Anatolia Region. Turkey is one of the European countries with a young population ratio. Average life expectancy is 75 for males and 81 for females.

 Where is the capital of Turkey?

 Since 13 October 1923, the capital city of Turkey is Ankara. Located in the Central Anatolia Region, Ankara's total population is 5.5 million. Ankara, which is the second most populous city of Turkey, is neighbors with Çankırı, Konya, Bolu, Eskişehir, Kırıkkale and Aksaray. Historical and cultural tourism is well developed in the city. Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Anıtkabir, Kocatepe Mosque and Ankara Castle are visited by millions of local and foreign tourists every year. Other places that attract the most tourists in the city are Lake Eymir, Seğmenler Park and Pink Pavilion.

 What is Turkey's Currency?

 The country's currency code is the Turkish lira, which is TRY. The history of the first lira goes back to 1843. The name of the liras printed by Abdülmecid was Ottoman Lira at that time. The highest banknote is 200 Lira.

 Languages ​​Spoken in Turkey

 The official language of Turkey is Turkish. The most spoken foreign language in the country, which is visited by over 10 million tourists a year, is English. The minority languages ​​spoken in the country are: Kurdish, Arabic, Greek, Armenian and Zaza.