Turkey's Location
Information about Turkey's location on the world map and strategic position
Turkey on World Map
Turkey's strategic location connects Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
What You See on This Map
Surrounding Waters
- • Black Sea (1,695 km) (North)
- • Mediterranean Sea (1,577 km) (South)
- • Aegean Sea (2,805 km) (West)
- • Caspian Sea (East)
Border Countries
- • Greece (206 km) & Bulgaria (240 km) (Northwest)
- • Georgia (252 km) & Armenia (268 km) (Northeast)
- • Iran (499 km) (East)
- • Iraq (352 km) & Syria (822 km) (Southeast)
Key Geographic Facts
Geographic Information
Continental Position
Turkey is located on both European and Asian continents, with 97% in Asia (Anatolia) and 3% in Europe (Thrace).
Geographic Coordinates
Between 36°-42° North latitude and 26°-45° East longitude, covering 783,562 square kilometers.
Total Area
783,562 km² making it the 37th largest country in the world and the largest in Europe.
Neighboring Countries and Seas
Land Borders
Maritime Borders
Total coastline: 7,200 km
Strategic Importance
Turkey's location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia has made it a strategic bridge between continents throughout history. This unique position has influenced its culture, politics, and economy for centuries.
The country controls the Turkish Straits (Bosphorus and Dardanelles), which are the only passage between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, making Turkey a crucial player in regional and global maritime trade.
Today, Turkey serves as an energy corridor between Europe and Asia, hosting major pipeline projects and maintaining its importance as a bridge between East and West in terms of trade, culture, and diplomacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked questions about Turkey's location and geography
Distance and Transportation
What is the distance between Turkey and Germany?
The straight-line distance between Turkey and Germany is approximately 1,800-2,200 km. Flight time from Istanbul to Berlin is about 2.5-3 hours.
What is the distance between Turkey and England?
The straight-line distance between Turkey and England is approximately 2,500-3,000 km. Flight time from Istanbul to London is about 4-4.5 hours.
What is the distance between Turkey and France?
The straight-line distance between Turkey and France is approximately 2,200-2,700 km. Flight time from Istanbul to Paris is about 3.5-4 hours.
What is the distance between Turkey and Italy?
The straight-line distance between Turkey and Italy is approximately 1,500-2,000 km. Flight time from Istanbul to Rome is about 2.5-3 hours.
What is the distance between Turkey and Spain?
The straight-line distance between Turkey and Spain is approximately 2,500-3,000 km. Flight time from Istanbul to Madrid is about 4-4.5 hours.
What is the distance between Turkey and Netherlands?
The straight-line distance between Turkey and Netherlands is approximately 2,000-2,500 km. Flight time from Istanbul to Amsterdam is about 3.5-4 hours.
What is the distance between Turkey and Belgium?
The straight-line distance between Turkey and Belgium is approximately 2,200-2,700 km. Flight time from Istanbul to Brussels is about 3.5-4 hours.
What is the distance between Turkey and Austria?
The straight-line distance between Turkey and Austria is approximately 1,500-2,000 km. Flight time from Istanbul to Vienna is about 2.5-3 hours.
What is the distance between Turkey and Switzerland?
The straight-line distance between Turkey and Switzerland is approximately 1,800-2,300 km. Flight time from Istanbul to Zurich is about 3-3.5 hours.
What is the distance between Turkey and Poland?
The straight-line distance between Turkey and Poland is approximately 1,500-2,000 km. Flight time from Istanbul to Warsaw is about 2.5-3 hours.
Geography and General Information
What is Turkey's total land area?
Turkey's total land area is 783,562 km², making it the 37th largest country in the world.
How many neighboring countries does Turkey have?
Turkey has 8 neighboring countries: Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Greece, Bulgaria, and Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic).
Which seas does Turkey border?
Turkey borders 4 seas: Black Sea (north), Sea of Marmara (northwest), Aegean Sea (west), and Mediterranean Sea (south). Total coastline length is 7,200 km.
On which continents is Turkey located?
Turkey is located on both European and Asian continents, with 97% in Asia (Anatolia) and 3% in Europe (Thrace). This feature makes it a transcontinental country.
What is Turkey's highest mountain and how high is it?
Turkey's highest mountain is Mount Ararat with a height of 5,137 meters. This mountain is also the highest mountain in Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions About Location
Which country is Turkey in?
Turkey is an independent country. It is located on its own territory and is not part of any other country. The Republic of Turkey was established in 1923.
Where is Turkey on the map?
Turkey is located in Southeast Europe and Western Asia. It borders Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran to the east, Iraq and Syria to the southeast, Syria and the Mediterranean to the south, the Aegean Sea and Greece to the west, Bulgaria to the northwest, and the Black Sea to the north.
Is Turkey in Europe or Asia?
Turkey is located on both European and Asian continents. 97% is in Asia (Anatolia) and 3% is in Europe (Thrace). With this feature, it is a transcontinental country.
Where is Turkey on the European map?
Thrace, the European part of Turkey, is located at the eastern tip of the Balkan Peninsula. It is separated from the Asian part by the Bosphorus. This region constitutes only 3% of Turkey's territory.
Is Turkey in Asia?
Yes, a large part of Turkey is located in Asia. This region, known as Anatolia, constitutes 97% of Turkey's territory and is located at the western tip of the Asian continent.
Is Turkey in the Middle East?
The southeastern part of Turkey is located in the Middle East region. Its borders with Syria and Iraq are included in this region. However, not all of Turkey is in the Middle East, only the southeastern part is included in this region.
Which countries are Turkey's neighbors?
Turkey has 8 neighboring countries: Georgia to the northeast, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran to the east, Iraq and Syria to the southeast, Greece to the west and Bulgaria to the northwest. It also borders Cyprus, Syria, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia and Georgia by sea.