Capital of Turkey: Ankara
The capital of Turkey is Ankara. Turkey sits in Asia, has a population of 85,341,241, and uses the TRY. Official languages include Turkish.
Quick facts
- Capital: Ankara
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~85,341,241
- Area: 783,562 km²
- Population density: 109 people per km²
- Official language: Turkish
- Currency: TRY
- ISO code: TR
How big is Turkey?
By population, Turkey ranks 18th in the world, holding roughly 1.07% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 36th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Turkey has 109 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Turkey is the 10th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Turkey in population are Germany (83,369,843) and Iran (88,550,570).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Mozambique (801,590 km²) and Chile (756,102 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Turkish is spoken officially in 2 countries in this dataset, including Cyprus.
Turkey uses the TRY, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Turkey in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Turkey belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Turkey and a page on the flag of Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
What is the population of Turkey?
About 85,341,241, making it the 18th most populous country in the world.
How big is Turkey?
783,562 square kilometres, ranking 36th by land area, at a density of 109 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Turkey use?
The TRY, which no other country uses.