What is the capital of Türkiye?
The capital of Türkiye is Ankara
Ankara is the capital city and seat of government of Türkiye, a country in Western Asia. Türkiye uses the ISO codes TR and TUR, and its international dialling code is +90. The currency in use is the Turkish lira (TRY).
For the full profile of Türkiye, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Türkiye country page. The country has an estimated population of 85,878,556 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Türkiye
- Capital: Ankara
- Region: Western Asia
- Currency: Turkish lira (TRY)
- Calling code: +90
- Flag emoji: 🇹🇷
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Türkiye?
The capital of Türkiye is Ankara.
Is Ankara the largest city in Türkiye?
Ankara is the capital of Türkiye and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Ankara?
Ankara, like the rest of Türkiye, uses the Turkish lira (TRY, symbol ₺).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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