- government: parliamentary republic
- area: 769604 km2
- capital: Ankara
- official languages: Turkish
- population: 71 million
- currency: new Turkish lira
- GDP (nominal) per capita: 5,400 $ (2005)
- leading religion: Islam
- traditional dish: mutton shish kebab
- life expectancy: 72 years
- calling code: +90
- international license plate codes: TR
- internet TLD: .tr