TR

Türkiye, Republic of Türkiye

Turkey

Turkey is a country in Asia that is home to 84,680,000 people. It is also home to 19 living indigenous languages. One of these, Turkish, is the official language of the country. Turkey was also home to 1 indigeneous language that is now extinct. In addition, 25 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. In formal education, 2 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    84,680,000

    people

    19

    living languages

    96%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 1
    2. 4
    3. 14
    4. 1

Turkey has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.