| Official Name | Türkiye Cumhuriyeti (Republic of Turkey) |
| Area | 783,562 km² (more than twice the size of Germany) |
| Population | approx. 85 million (2025) |
| Capital | Ankara (approx. 5.7 million inhabitants) |
| Largest City | Istanbul (approx. 16 million inhabitants) |
| Language | Turkish (official language), regionally Kurdish, Arabic. English and German are common in tourist areas |
| Currency | Turkish Lira (₺/TRY). 1 € ≈ 35–38 ₺ (as of 2026, highly fluctuating) |
| Time Zone | TRT (UTC+3) — year-round CET+2, no daylight saving time |
| Electricity | 230V, Type C/F — identical to Germany, no adapter needed |
| Religion | Approx. 99% Muslim (predominantly Sunni), secular state since 1923 |
| Telephone Code | +90. Istanbul: 0212 (European side), 0216 (Asian side) |
| Coastline Length | Approx. 8,333 km (four seas: Black Sea, Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean) |
| Highest Mountain | Ararat (Ağrı Dağı), 5,137 m — legendary landing place of Noah's Ark |
| UNESCO World Heritage Sites | 19 (including Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Troy, Nemrut Dağı) |
| Drinking Water | Tap water is NOT drinkable. Always buy bottled water (0.5l from 5–10 ₺) |
| Internet TLD | .tr |