Turkey — safety, economy, culture and news on one page

    📊 Data: from(2023)-to(2026)

    🇹🇷

    Turkey

    Turkey at a glance

    Capital city

    Ankara

    Population

    85.7 million

    RestCountries
    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $1,100/month (Local Market Data, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 33/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.78/5 — rank 147/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Turkish

    RestCountries

    People & culture

    From the sun-drenched Aegean coastline to the rugged peaks of the Anatolian plateau, the geography is as diverse as the warm-hearted people who live there. The country continues to offer a high quality of life with modern infrastructure and a deep respect for hospitality that makes newcomers feel instantly at home.