Turkey

Languages:

Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The official language is Turkish, which is spoken by the majority of the population as of 2021. Turkish serves as the primary language for government administration, formal education, and nationwide communication. The Turkish language is a member of the Turkic language family and is written in the Latin script. Minority languages spoken in Turkey include Kurdish, Arabic, Zaza, and Laz, among others. English is the most widely spoken foreign language and is taught in schools as a mandatory subject. Other foreign languages, such as German and French, are also spoken to varying degrees.

Religion:

Ethnic Groups:

Turkish 70-75%, Kurdish 19%, other minorities 7-12% (2016 est.)