Turkey Travel Guide

Turkey is best known for its rich cultural heritage, historical sites, and unique blend of Eastern and Western influences. Key highlights include the ancient city of Troy, the stunning Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, and the natural wonders of Pamukkale, making Turkey a top destination for history and culture enthusiasts.

Turkey,officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a relatively small part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 85 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while ethnic Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey’s capital and second-largest city. Istanbul is its largest city and economic center. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa, and Antalya.