Where is Turkey located in the world?
Europe
Asia
Turkey/Continent
Turkey, country that occupies a unique geographic position, lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe. Throughout its history it has acted as both a barrier and a bridge between the two continents.
What are the geographical features of Turkey?
Landform Regions
- Black Sea Region. The Black Sea region has a steep, rocky coast with rivers that cascade through the gorges of the coastal ranges.
- Aegean Region.
- Mediterranean Region.
- Pontus and Taurus Mountains.
- Anatolian Plateau.
- Eastern Highlands.
- Arabian Platform.
What are the main features of Turkey?
There are dense forests in the northern Black Sea and the southern Mediterranean regions, coastal plains on the western Aegean, mountain pastures inland, deserts to the southeast and lakes throughout the country.
What is Turkey’s official name?
Republic of Turkey
Formal Name: Republic of Turkey (Turkiye Cumhuriyeti). Short Form: Turkey.
What is the land area of Turkey?
302,535 mi²
Turkey/Area
What are the geographical benefits of Istanbul Turkey?
Istanbul is among the most special cities in the world with its position as a bridge between Europe and Asia. To the south of Istanbul lays the Marmara Sea, and to its north the Black Sea. The Western part of the city is in Europe, and the Eastern is in Asia.
What is the area of Turkey?
Where is Turkey located on a map?
Turkey/Continent
What region is Turkey a part of?
Geography of Turkey
Continent | Asia and Europe |
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Region | Western Asia and Southeastern Europe |
Coordinates | 39°00′N 35°00′E |
Area | Ranked 36th |
• Total | 783,562 km2 (302,535 sq mi) |