Turkey is a nation in Europe, Asia, and Africa, with a population of 85 million. It is the fourth most populous country in the EU. The most significant percentage of its population is made up of ethnic Turks. The official language is Turkish, although there are also significant minority languages such as Kurdish, Arabic, Farsi, Persian, Russian, and German.

With a history of more than 1000 years, Turkey is rich in cultural and religious diversity. It is an important nation for Islam, with the majority of its territory being occupied by the Islamic State. It is also a nation of faith, with 95% of its population being Muslim.