turkey
Population facts The population of this country, also known as Turkiye, is in excess of 85,000,000 people. The majority of Turkey's inhabitants reside in Istanbul which is the country's most populous city. Turkey has a fairly high population when compared to most other countries across the world, its overall population density is approximately 110 people per sq km. Turkey is unusual in that the country spans two continents: most of its area lies in Western Asia, while a smaller part (around 3 per cent) sits in South-eastern Europe. The estimated population of Asia is approximately 4,393,296,000 inhabitants, making it the continent with the largest population in the world. The continents in order of population, starting with highest population first, are: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia (Oceania Region) and Antarctica. The total population of the entire world is in excess of 7.8 billion people.
Capital & major cities The capital of Turkey is Ankara. Other major cities located in this country include Istanbul, Izmir, Bursa, Adana and Gaziantep. Istanbul is the largest city and is the only major city in the world that lies on two continents, with parts in both Europe and Asia separated by the Bosphorus strait.
National symbol(s): crescent and star
National colors: red and white
National Anthem/Song: Istiklal Marsi (Translation: Independence March)
National Holiday(s): Republic Day, 29 October (1923)