Turkey vs Iran

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Turkey

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Iran

MetricTurkeyIran
CapitalAnkaraTehran
Population87,685,42692,417,681
Area (km²)783,5621,648,195
Population density (/km²)11256
GDP per capita (USD)$11,000$5,500
RegionWestern AsiaSouthern Asia
CurrencyTRYIRR
LanguagesTurkishPersian
Main religionsIslamIslam
Time zoneUTC+3UTC+3:30

Green highlights the higher value (or higher GDP per capita). Figures are approximate.

Turkey vs Iran: summary

Turkey and Iran are both located in Asia (Western Asia and Southern Asia respectively). Iran has the larger population, while Iran covers more land area. Measured by GDP per capita, Turkey is the wealthier of the two.

For full geographic detail, see the Turkey map and the Iran map.