Map of Turkey – Cities, Regions & Location Guide

Map of Turkey – Cities, Regions & Location Guide

This page provides a map of Turkey with a clear overview of major cities, geographic regions and surrounding countries. It is designed for education, travel planning and general reference use.

Quick Answer:

Turkey is located between Europe and Asia, bordered by the Black Sea, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea. Major cities include Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, with regions such as Anatolia, Marmara and the Mediterranean coast.

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Tip: This map shows Turkey across both Europe and Asia, including surrounding seas and neighbouring countries.

This map highlights Turkey’s geographic position between Europe and Asia, including coastlines, inland regions and major urban centres.

Where Is Turkey Located?

Turkey is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The western portion lies in southeastern Europe, while the larger eastern portion forms part of western Asia (Anatolia).

  • North: Black Sea
  • West: Greece and the Aegean Sea
  • South: Mediterranean Sea
  • East: Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan), Iran
  • Southeast: Iraq and Syria

Geographic Regions of Turkey

Turkey is commonly divided into seven geographic regions, widely used in mapping, education and regional planning.

  • Marmara Region
  • Aegean Region
  • Mediterranean Region
  • Central Anatolia
  • Black Sea Region
  • Eastern Anatolia
  • Southeastern Anatolia

Major Cities in Turkey

  • Ankara — capital city
  • Istanbul — largest city spanning Europe and Asia
  • Izmir — major Aegean coastal city
  • Antalya — Mediterranean tourism hub
  • Bursa — historic city near the Sea of Marmara
  • Adana — southern regional centre
  • Gaziantep — major southeastern city

Administrative Divisions

Turkey is divided into provinces (iller), which form the main administrative structure. Boundaries and classifications may change over time.

  • Istanbul Province
  • Ankara Province
  • Izmir Province
  • Antalya Province
  • Bursa Province
  • Adana Province
  • Gaziantep Province

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