Countries that border Turkey
Turkey shares land borders with 8 countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Turkey's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Turkey
- CapitalAnkara
- RegionWestern Asia
- Land borders8
- Area783,562 km²
- Population85,664,944
- ISO codeTR
Learning Turkey on the map
Knowing which countries border Turkey is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Turkey and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Turkey?
Turkey borders 8 countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria.
Which countries share a border with Turkey?
The countries bordering Turkey are: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria.
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.