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Turkey
From ancient ruins to mosques and churches, Turkey is an exotic blend of East and West. Its unique location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia has made Turkey a bridge between the two continents. Come explore this rich and changing land.
Get to know Turkey! Get the facts about its land, products and culture.
Official name: Republic of Turkey
Size: 301,381 square miles (780,580 square kilometers); slightly larger than Texas
Population: 78,785,548
Capital: Ankara
Official Language: Turkish
Currency: Turkish Iira
Climate: Mild; hot, dry summers; wet winters
Literacy Rate: 87.4%
Agricultural Products: Tobacco, cotton, grain, olives
Industries: Textiles, automobiles, electronics, mining, steel, oil, lumber
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