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Population distribution Turkiye, in 10 editions.
The entry for Turkiye published Population distribution in 10 editions of 36, from 2016 to 2025. The text changed in 2 editions. Each is shown as published. Population distribution in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 2
- the first edition with it
- 2016
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Population - distribution” (2016 to 2017) and “Population distribution” (2016 to 2025).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Entry published as “Turkey”.
Published as “Population - distribution”
- the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul;
- with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia;
- an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the western Mediterranean coast, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
Published as “Population distribution”
- the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul;
- with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia;
- an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the western Mediterranean coast, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul; with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia; an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the western Mediterranean coast, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul; with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia; an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the western Mediterranean coast, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
Entry published as “Turkey”.
Published as “Population - distribution”
- the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul;
- with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia;
- an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
Published as “Population distribution”
- the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul;
- with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia;
- an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul; with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia; an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the western Mediterranean coast, Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul; with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia; an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the western Mediterranean coast, Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
The same text in 4 editions, 2018 to 2021.
Entry published as “Turkey”.
Published as “Population distribution”
- the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul;
- with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia;
- an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
Published as “Population distribution”
- the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul;
- with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia;
- an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul; with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia; an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul; with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia; an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
The same text in 3 editions, 2022 to 2024.
Entry published as “Turkey (Turkiye)”.
Published as “Population distribution”
- the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul;
- with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia;
- an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
Published as “Population distribution”
- the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul;
- with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia;
- an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul; with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia; an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul; with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia; an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
Entry published as “Turkey (Turkiye)”.
Published as “Population distribution”
- the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest, where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul;
- with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia;
- an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
Published as “Population distribution”
- the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest, where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul;
- with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia;
- an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest northwest, where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul; with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia; an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
the most densely populated area is found around the Bosporus in the northwest northwest, where 20% of the population lives in Istanbul; with the exception of Ankara, urban centers remain small and scattered throughout the interior of Anatolia; an overall pattern of peripheral development exists, particularly along the Aegean Sea coast in the west, and the Tigris and Euphrates River systems in the southeast
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Turkiye: Population distribution.” The World Factbook, 2016–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/turkiye/population-distribution.