Türkiye

Source: TH

Context: Over 1,100 people have been detained in Türkiye following mass protests sparked by the arrest of opposition candidate and Istanbul Mayor, causing widespread unrest across 55 provinces.

About Türkiye (Turkey):

• Location: Türkiye is situated at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, acting as a bridge between both continents.

• Capital: The capital city of Türkiye is Ankara, while Istanbul is the largest city and key seaport.

• Neighbouring Nations: Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan exclave), Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

• Geographical Features: Mountains:

• Mountains:

• Pontic Mountains: Stretch along the Black Sea coast, reaching heights above 12,900 feet in the Kaçkar range. Taurus Mountains: Run parallel to the Mediterranean coast with peaks exceeding 11,000 feet. Mount Ararat: Highest peak at 5,165 meters, near the borders of Armenia and Iran.

• Pontic Mountains: Stretch along the Black Sea coast, reaching heights above 12,900 feet in the Kaçkar range.

• Taurus Mountains: Run parallel to the Mediterranean coast with peaks exceeding 11,000 feet.

• Mount Ararat: Highest peak at 5,165 meters, near the borders of Armenia and Iran.

• Rivers:

• Euphrates and Tigris Rivers: Major rivers flowing south into Syria and Iraq, forming part of the Tigris-Euphrates system. Sakarya, Kızıl, and Yeşil Rivers: Important rivers flowing into the Black Sea and Aegean Sea.

• Euphrates and Tigris Rivers: Major rivers flowing south into Syria and Iraq, forming part of the Tigris-Euphrates system.

• Sakarya, Kızıl, and Yeşil Rivers: Important rivers flowing into the Black Sea and Aegean Sea.

• Plateaus:

• Anatolian Plateau: Central massif area, characterized by flat and gently sloping lands with volcanic peaks like Erciyes (3,916 meters).