This document provides an overview of Turkey, including its geography, politics, economy, language, and memberships in international organizations. Turkey has a democratic and secular government and a population of over 80 million people. It has a large economy focused on textiles, vehicles, and agricultural products. The document also describes Turkey's armed forces, which utilize conscription and have participated in peacekeeping missions. Turkey has a long history and is a popular tourist destination, known for sites like Ephesus, Cappadocia, and the cities of Istanbul and Antalya on the Mediterranean coast.