Unitary Presidential Republic
Turkey is governed as a unitary state under a presidential system, following a 2017 constitutional referendum that shifted significant power to the presidency.
81 Provinces
The country consists of 81 provinces, each administered by a centrally appointed governor.
Unicameral Grand National Assembly
Turkey’s legislature, the Grand National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
Direct Presidential Elections
Turkey’s legislature, the Grand National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.