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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Turkey’s population is 86% larger than that of Iraq, a difference of 39,476,646.
Turkey’s surface area is 81% larger than that of Iraq, a difference of 350,300 km².
Turkey’s population density is 2.9% higher than that of Iraq, a difference of 3.1 /km².
Turkey’s nominal GDP is 386% larger than that of Iraq, a difference of $1.08 trillion.
Turkey’s GDP per capita is 162% higher than that of Iraq, a difference of $9,819.
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Baghdad
Ankara
46,042,015
85,518,661
435,050 km²
785,350 km²
106 /km²
109 /km²
$279.64 billion · 2024
$1.36 trillion · 2024
$6,074 · 2024
$15,893 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Western Asia
Western Asia
Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع
Turkish lira · TRY · ₺
Iraqi
Turkish
+964
+90
.iq
.tr
IQ / IRQ
TR / TUR
Asia/Baghdad
Europe/Istanbul
العراق
Türkiye
| Measure | Iraq | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Baghdad | Ankara |
| Population | 46,042,015 | 85,518,661 |
| Surface area | 435,050 km² | 785,350 km² |
| Population density | 106 /km² | 109 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $279.64 billion · 2024 | $1.36 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $6,074 · 2024 | $15,893 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع | Turkish lira · TRY · ₺ |
| Nationality | Iraqi | Turkish |
| Phone code | +964 | +90 |
| Internet domain | .iq | .tr |
| ISO codes | IQ / IRQ | TR / TUR |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad | Europe/Istanbul |
| Native name | العراق | Türkiye |
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Iraq, located in the heart of the Middle East, is a land where ancient civilizations and modern aspirations converge. Known for its pivotal role in shaping human history, the country invites exploration into its rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and enduring spirit.
Full Iraq profile →Turkey, officially Türkiye, is a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia across the straits of Istanbul. Heir to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, it fuses East and West in its cuisine, architecture and identity. From the bazaars of Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, it is one of the world's most visited countries.
Full Turkey profile →The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
Iraq has a recorded population of approximately 46,042,015 people.
Iraq covers an area of about 435,050 km².
Iraq has a population density of roughly 106 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Iraq has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $279.64 billion as of 2024.
Iraq has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,074.
Iraq uses the Iraqi dinar (IQD), with the symbol د.ع.
Iraq is located in Western Asia, Asia.
The native name of Iraq is العراق.
People from Iraq are referred to as Iraqi.
The international dialing code for Iraq is +964.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iraq is .iq.
Iraq uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
Iraq, located in the heart of the Middle East, is a land where ancient civilizations and modern aspirations converge. Known for its pivotal role in shaping human history, the country invites exploration into its rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and enduring spirit.
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
Turkey has a recorded population of approximately 85,518,661 people.
Turkey covers an area of about 785,350 km².
Turkey has a population density of roughly 109 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Turkey has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.36 trillion as of 2024.
Turkey has a GDP per capita of approximately $15,893.
Turkey uses the Turkish lira (TRY), with the symbol ₺.
Turkey is located in Western Asia, Asia.
The native name of Turkey is Türkiye.
People from Turkey are referred to as Turkish.
The international dialing code for Turkey is +90.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Turkey is .tr.
Turkey uses the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
Turkey, officially Türkiye, is a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia across the straits of Istanbul. Heir to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, it fuses East and West in its cuisine, architecture and identity. From the bazaars of Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, it is one of the world's most visited countries.