The capital of Turkey is Ankara and the largest city is Istanbul. The official language of Turkey is Turkish. Islam is ceased to be the official religion state of Turkey in 1928. Other important cities are Izmir, Adana, Bursa. Turkey is divided into 80 provinces that are administrated by governors representing the central government.
Municipalities elect their own mayors and councils.
All male citizens between the ages of 20 and 32 are required to serve from one to sixteen months in the armed forces.