Turkey, [a] officially the Republic of Türkiye, [b] is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe.

4 days ago · Turkey is situated at the crossroads of the Balkans, Caucasus, Middle East, and eastern Mediterranean. It is among the larger countries of the region in terms of territory and population, and …

Feb 24, 2021 · Turkey is a transcontinental Eurasian country. The major part of the country lies in the Anatolian Plateau of Western Asia while a small part is located on Southeastern Europe's Balkan …

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Aug 22, 2023 · Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a new five-year term as president in elections in May 2023. He first came to power as prime minister in 2003 following a sweeping electoral victory the previous …

Sep 7, 2025 · From the dome-and-minaret filled skyline of Istanbul to the ancient ruins alongside the western and southern coasts, heavily indented against a craggy backdrop in Lycia and wide and …

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