Turkey Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Turkey |
| Common Name | Turkey – /ˈtəɹ.ki/ – (aka: Turkiye) |
| Nationality | Turk(s) – noun, Turkish – adjective |
| Independence | Republic proclaimed in 1923 (succeeding the Ottoman Empire) |
| Administrative Divisions | 81 provinces |
| Total Population | 84.1 million (#18) with 77.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Ankara (capital city), Istanbul, Izmir, Bursa, Adana |
| Major Languages | Turkish (official), Kurdish |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 81% of total population |
| Currency | Turkish Liras (TRY) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $2.8 trillion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $33,100 (#70) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 783,562 sq km / 302,535 sq mi (#38) with 1.8% water area |
| Geographic Region | Asia – Western Asia |
| Bordering Countries | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Bosporus Strait, Black Sea, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean Sea |
National Anthem: “Istiklal Marsi” (Independence March)