Geography of Turkey
Climate, terrain, natural resources, and geographic features
Total Area
783,562
km² (rank #36)
Coastline
7,200
km
Highest Point
Mount Ararat (5,137 m)
Lowest Point
Mediterranean Sea (0 m)
Area Comparison
Turkey
783,562 km²
United States (reference)
9,833,520 km²
Turkey is 8.0% the size of the United States.
Climate
Temperate Mediterranean along coasts, continental in interior with hot summers and cold winters
Terrain
High central plateau (Anatolia); narrow coastal plain; mountains
Natural Resources
Coal
Iron Ore
Copper
Chromium
Antimony
Mercury
Gold
Barite
Borate
Marble
Land Use
26.7%
15.2%
58.1%
Arable: 26.7%
Forest: 15.2%
Other: 58.1%
Bordering Countries
Turkey on the Map
Region
Asia/Europe
Western Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Turkey?
Turkey covers an area of 783,562 km², ranking #36 in the world by size.
What is the climate of Turkey?
Temperate Mediterranean along coasts, continental in interior with hot summers and cold winters
What is the highest point in Turkey?
The highest point in Turkey is Mount Ararat (5,137 m).
What natural resources does Turkey have?
Turkey's natural resources include Coal, Iron Ore, Copper, Chromium, Antimony, Mercury, Gold, Barite, Borate, Marble.
Which countries border Turkey?
Turkey shares land borders with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria.