Asia/Western Asia
Turkey
Ankara
85.7 Mio
783 562 km²
Turkish lira
Coastal
Turkish
Historical Events
1299 - Foundation of the Ottoman Empire
The Ottomans began uniting Turkish principalities in Anatolia.
1453 - Conquest of Constantinople
Mehmed II conquered Constantinople, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire.
1914 - Ottoman Empire enters World War I
The Ottoman Empire, under the control of the Three Pashas, joined the war.
1920 - Signing of the Treaty of Sèvres
The Treaty of Sèvres was signed, partitioning the Ottoman Empire after WWI.
1923 - Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey
The Republic was proclaimed on 29 October, led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
1923 - Signing of the Treaty of Lausanne
The Treaty of Lausanne established the borders of modern Turkey.