| Surface | 780.576 sq.km |
| Population | 61.000.000 inhabitants |
| Density | 79.2 inhabitants/kmq |
| Urban Population | 70.90% |
| Demographic Growth | 2,1% |
| Life Expectancy | 67.3 years |
| Alphabetized | 82.30% |
| Language | Turkish (official), Kurdish |
| Capital | Ankara (2.550.000 inhabitants) |
| Government | Parliamentary Republic |
| History | The region was Byzantine, except during the Latin occupation of Constantinople (1204-1261). Conquered by Ottoman Turks in 1453 and remained thus until the constitution of the Republic in 1923. During the XIX and XXth century, it encountered persecution against the Armenians. |
| Economy | PIL 187.400 millions $ - Annual credit 1996 - (6.4%) - 1998 - (6.4%) - Inflation 79.8% (101,6%), external debit 75.000 millions $ pro-capital revenue 6.133$ - PIL pro-capital (1998) 6.020$, main suppliers: U.E, USA, Middle East, Oriental Europe, Principal Clients: U.E., USA, Middle East, Oriental Europe. |
| Catholic Church | Origin: The
first Christian communities go way back to the times of the Apostles. This
territory was the seat of several councils and heresies. Many Fathers of
the Church also resided in this country. During the VII century, there
were about 450 dioceses. After the schism, the catholics, comparing to
the orthodox, were the minority. The christians enjoyed privileges during
the ottoman period.
30.000 (0,05%) Catholics, 1 Patriarchate, Crlicia for the Armenians, with a seat in Beirut, Lebanon - 3 Archdioceses - 2 Apostolic Vicariat; 62 Priests (16 diocesans et 46 nuns); 8 Seminaries; 14 Religious, 113 Nuns. |
| Rite | Orthodox, Armenian, Chaldean, Latin, Syriac. |