Turkey (location)

Turkey is a transcontinental country mainly located on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a smaller part in Southeastern Europe called the Balkan Peninsula. It borders eight countries, including Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Iraq, and Syria, and has coastlines along the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Seas. Its strategic position bridges Europe and Asia, making it a cultural and historical crossroads. Turkey’s diverse landscape features mountains, fertile plains, and coastlines, supporting a rich history of ancient civilizations, notably the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Its location significantly influences its geopolitical, cultural, and economic interactions globally.