About Turkey
About Turkey
Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a bridge connecting Asia and Europe. Surrounded by seas on three sides and due to its location, it has been the route of great trade caravans, silk and spice routes. Today, it is possible to feel and see different cultures even in the most inaccessible and isolated corners.
In addition to its historical heritage, Turkey has also been a country that exhibits its diversity with its variety of handicrafts, rich flora, regionally diverse music and cuisine. The United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Council of Europe, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the World Trade Organization, the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization and the Organization for Economic Cooperation are among the international organizations of which Turkey is a member. Since October 3, 2005, negotiations for full membership to the European Union have started.
According to 2019 data, Turkey's population is 82 million and its official language is Turkish. The capital of Turkey is Ankara and it consists of 81 provinces. The climate is hot and dry in summer and mild and humid in winter in coastal areas, while in continental areas it is quite hot in summer and harsh and cold in winter.
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