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Turkey: Country in West Asia and Southeast Europe
Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a relatively small part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 85 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while ethnic Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city. Istanbul is its largest city and economic center. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa, and Antalya.

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Turkey braces for refugees as Iranian flock to borders

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A powerful 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck near the coastal town of Marmaris, sending shockwaves across southwestern Turkey and parts of Greece. The quake claimed one life and left at least 69 people..

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky launched a scathing attack on Russia's proposal for a short-term ceasefire aimed at recovering bodies from the battlefield, calling it a sham and labeling the..

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Massive 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Greece and Turkey — Buildings Sway, People Flee in Panic [Video]

Massive 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Greece and Turkey — Buildings Sway, People Flee in Panic

A powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region spanning Greece and Turkey, sending shockwaves through cities and towns. Buildings swayed violently, shelves toppled, and terrified residents..

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Turkey Earthquake Breaking: 5.8 Magnitude Quake Shakes Turkey; Many Injured as People Run in Panic

A powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey today, sending shockwaves through several cities and sparking widespread panic. Buildings swayed, windows shattered, and terrified residents poured..

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