Turkey

Country in West Asia and Southeast Europe

Turkey: Country in West Asia and Southeast Europe Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a relatively small part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 85 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while ethnic Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city. Istanbul is its largest city and economic center. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa, and Antalya.

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UK's trade envoy to Turkey resigns following visit to Northern Cyprus
The UK's trade envoy to Turkey, Afzal Khan, has resigned following a trip last week to Northern Cyprus.
3 days ago • Sky News
European wildfires kill at least three as British bar worker joins emergency efforts on Greek island
Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday with at least three deaths reported in Spain, Turkey and Albania.
5 days ago • Sky News
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake has struck northwest Turkey, killing at least one person and causing more than a dozen buildings to collapse.
1 week ago • Sky News

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