Republic of Türkiye Motto: Ne mutlu Türküm diyene! , Yurtta sulh, cihanda sulh!. National Anthem: İstiklal March. Official Languages: Turkish , English. Capital: Ankara. Continent: 60% Middle East/Asia , 40% Europe Size: 813,743 km² (Up-to-date information 20.03.2025) Government: Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Republic. Legislature: Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM). - The Republic of Türkiye is a country where continents, and cultures stretching from the Seljuks to the Ottomans, come together in history. It is surrounded by seas on three sides, home to vital straits, and is a secular state where all religions can live freely. From the Aegean coasts to the peaks of the East, Türkiye is covered in stunning natural beauty. Join Türkiye now!