Türkiye
Türkiye is a country in Asia. Its capital is Ankara, and it shares land borders with 8 countries.
- Capital
- Ankara
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 781,381 km² Number 36 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 8 countries
What is the capital of Türkiye?
The capital of Türkiye is Ankara.
Which countries border Türkiye?
Türkiye shares land borders with 8 countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq and Syria.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Ankara |
|---|---|---|
 Syria | Damascus | 776 km (482 mi) |
 Greece | Athens | 818 km (508 mi) |
 Bulgaria | Sofia | 854 km (530 mi) |
 Armenia | Yerevan | 991 km (616 mi) |
 Georgia | Tbilisi | 1,022 km (635 mi) |
 Iraq | Baghdad | 1,261 km (784 mi) |
 Azerbaijan | Baku | 1,444 km (897 mi) |
 Iran | Tehran | 1,691 km (1,051 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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