Turkey Flag

Turkey flag
Turkey flag

Turkey's national flag is a red field with a white crescent and star in the middle. The design of the flag is thought to have been inspired by the Ottoman Empire's banner, which was a crimson flag with a white crescent and star. The Ottoman flag was established in the late 18th century, with the final design approved in 1844. The current Turkish flag is a direct descendant of the late Ottoman banner.

The crescent and star have long been traditional Islamic emblems, and they may be found on the flags of many other Muslim-majority countries. The color red is thought to represent the blood of those who have died in the service of their country, while the crescent and star represent the country's devotion to a secular and democratic government.

On May 29, 1936, the Turkish Flag Law defined the measures, geometric dimensions, and exact tone of red of the Turkish flag. The flag is officially known as the Turkish flag, although it is also known as “the red flag” or “the red banner” in the Turkish national anthem.

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Country information

Turkey is a country located in Western Asia and Southeastern Europe, bordered by eight countries: Bulgaria and Greece to the west, Georgia and Armenia to the north, Azerbaijan to the northeast, Iran to the east, Iraq and Syria to the southeast. It is a large, culturally diverse country with a mix of different ethnicities and religions. Turkey is known for its stunning natural beauty, with a varied landscape ranging from mountains and forests to beaches and coastlines.

The history of Turkey dates back to ancient times, with the first human settlements dating back to at least 7500 BC. The country has a long and complex history, with a mix of Turkish, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and other influences. Turkey gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1923, and has since gone through a number of political and economic challenges.

Today, Turkey is a upper-middle-income country with a large and diversified economy. The country is known for its manufacturing industry, as well as for its production of agricultural products such as wheat, corn, and livestock. Turkey has a Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry weather in the summer and mild, wet weather in the winter. The official language of Turkey is Turkish.

Independent Yes
Country codes TR, TUR (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Republic of Turkey
Official languages Turkish
Religion 100% Islam
Capital city Ankara
Continent Asia and Europe
Time zone UTC+3 (TRT)
Member of United Nations
NATO
Turkic Council
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Population 86,690,931 (2023)
Population density 110 per Km2 (284 people per mi2)
Urban Population 75.7 % of the population is urban (63,803,445 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) 283,922
Median age 31.5 years
Total area The total land area is 769,630 Km2 (297,156 sq. miles)
Highest point Mount Alvernia on Cat Island (63 m, 207 ft)
Lowest point Mediterranean Sea
GDP per capita $ 9,661 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Turkish lira (₺, TRY)
Calling code +90
Internet TLD .tr (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Turkey Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Turkey

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Istanbul 14,804,116
2 Ankara 3,517,182
3 Izmir 2,500,603
4 Bursa 1,412,701
5 Adana 1,248,988
6 Gaziantep 1,065,975
7 Konya 875,530
8 Cankaya 792,189
9 Antalya 758,188
10 Bagcilar 724,270
11 Diyarbakir 644,763
12 Kayseri 592,840
13 UEskuedar 582,666
14 Bahcelievler 576,799
15 Umraniye 573,265
16 Mersin 537,842
17 Esenler 520,235
18 Eskisehir 514,869
19 Karabaglar 458,000
20 Muratpasa 450,000
21 Sanliurfa 449,549
22 Malatya 441,805
23 Sultangazi 436,935
24 Maltepe 427,040
25 Erzurum 420,691
26 Samsun 394,050
27 Batman 381,990
28 Kahramanmaras 376,045
29 Van 371,713
30 Atasehir 361,615
31 Sisli 314,684
32 Denizli 313,238
33 Batikent 300,000
34 Elazig 298,004
35 Zeytinburnu 288,743
36 Adapazari 286,787
37 Sultanbeyli 286,622
38 Gebze 281,436
39 Merkezefendi 280,341
40 Sivas 264,022
41 Tarsus 256,482
42 Trabzon 244,083
43 Manisa 243,971
44 Sancaktepe 241,000
45 Balikesir 238,151
46 Adiyaman 223,744
47 Esenyurt 211,330
48 Kirikkale 211,138
49 Antakya 210,000
50 Osmaniye 202,837
51 Corlu 202,578
52 Arnavutkoey 198,165
53 Izmit 196,571
54 Basaksehir 193,750
55 Kutahya 185,008
56 Corum 183,418
57 Siverek 175,341
58 Isparta 172,334
59 Bueyuekcekmece 163,140
60 Aydin 163,022
61 Iskenderun 159,965
62 Viransehir 154,163
63 Usak 152,862
64 Aksaray 152,201
65 Kiziltepe 150,174
66 Afyonkarahisar 146,136
67 Inegol 133,959
68 Tokat 129,702
69 Edirne 126,470
70 Derince 125,485
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