Turkey is a republic located in both Eastern Europe and Western Asia, with a population of over 76 million people. Its capital and largest city is Ankara, and Turkish is the official language. Turkey borders 8 countries and has a diverse economy based on agriculture, livestock, industry such as electronics and textiles, and tourism. It has a climate that is generally hot and dry in the summer and mild and wet in the winter, varying in harshness depending on location within the country.