With 81 provinces, the transcontinental Republic of Turkey is a nation. Situated in the regions of Southeast Europe and Southwest Asia, it has borders with Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, and Syria for its neighbors. The three most significant provinces are Izmir, Ankara, and Istanbul. Turkey is the 36th largest country in the world with a surface size of 783,356 square kilometers. The weather is temperate, with mild winters and hot, dry summers. Turkey is a peninsula that is basically rectangular. Its topography is made up of a coastal plain, multiple mountain ranges, and a high central plateau. There are more than 84.6 million people living there overall..Ankara serves as the nation's capital. With over 15.5 million residents, Istanbul is the most populated city. The cities of Izmir, Ankara, Antalya, and Bursa are also significant. With more than 52 million passengers annually, Istanbul Airport (IST) is the biggest airport in the country. As a result, it is currently the 28th busiest airport worldwide. Excellent airplane connections are available from Istanbul Airport to all continents. The international airline Turkish Airways is based there. Islam is the predominant religion in Turkey, and a variety of historical cultures have shaped its culture. Turkish is the official language.. Civil law, which is based on European models, is the legal system. There is a presidential republican form of governance. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the elected head of state and administration. Every five years, there are elections in which the president is chosen indirectly by an absolute majority of votes. The Turkish Lira (TRY), which is currently valued at 18.5 to the US dollar, is the official currency of the nation. With an open economy, the nation produces a GDP of about $2.4 trillion. The per capita income of its people is $29,723. The two main industries that comprise the majority of the GDP are industry and services. Textiles, autos, coal, copper, tobacco, cotton, and grains are its principal exports. A significant portion of the GDP is also contributed by tourism. There are many different urban and outdoor tourist sites in Turkey. It is renowned for its many cultural aspects and beautiful historic sites. The Sumela Monastery, Pamukkale, Topkapi Palace, Ephesus, Aya Sofya, and Cappadocia are a few of the important locations. An estimated 52 million tourists travel to the country each year. Travelers come from all over Europe and the surrounding nations, which makes it a very popular location, particularly for Russian travelers.
