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Turkey Neighboring Countries

Turkey is located in Western Asia (Asia), with its capital in Ankara. The official language is Turkish. The currency is Turkish lira.

What are the neighboring countries of Turkey? Turkey shares land borders with 8 countries. These Turkey neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Turkey at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Turkey neighboring countries are: Bulgaria, Syria, Iran, Azerbaijan, Greece, Iraq, Armenia and Georgia. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Turkey and its border countries. The map highlights Turkey in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Turkey

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Turkey?

Turkey shares land borders with 8 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Turkey?

The neighboring countries of Turkey are: Bulgaria, Syria, Iran, Azerbaijan, Greece, Iraq, Armenia and Georgia.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as Turkey?

No other countries in Asia have exactly 8 land borders.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Turkey?

Countries in Asia with more than 8 land borders: China.

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Turkey?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 8 land borders: Bhutan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, and 38 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Turkey?

The capitals of countries bordering Turkey are:
  • Bulgaria: Sofia
  • Syria: Damascus
  • Iran: Tehran
  • Azerbaijan: Baku
  • Greece: Athens
  • Iraq: Baghdad
  • Armenia: Yerevan
  • Georgia: Tbilisi

What are the country codes of Turkey's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Turkey's neighbors are:
  • Bulgaria: BG (ISO 2) / BGR (ISO 3)
  • Syria: SY (ISO 2) / SYR (ISO 3)
  • Iran: IR (ISO 2) / IRN (ISO 3)
  • Azerbaijan: AZ (ISO 2) / AZE (ISO 3)
  • Greece: GR (ISO 2) / GRC (ISO 3)
  • Iraq: IQ (ISO 2) / IRQ (ISO 3)
  • Armenia: AM (ISO 2) / ARM (ISO 3)
  • Georgia: GE (ISO 2) / GEO (ISO 3)